Assessment of the Vertical Load Applied to the Pavement on Pothole Events by a Commercial Truck
Given the importance of the road transportation and its correct maintenance, the assessment of the real loads applied to the pavement proved to be a relevant subject. On the basis of an experimental methodology and a statistical analysis, this work quantified and evaluated the vertical loads applied to the pavement by the wheels of a commercial vehicle during pothole events. As a first experimental approach, the main objective of this study is to investigate the isolated influence of the vehicle's speed and the pothole's depth on the vertical load. The results suggested that the pothole's depth is a parameter that directly influences the vertical load, while the vehicle's speed is more likely to impact in the contrasts at low velocities. Although further studies are necessary, the obtained results emphasize the importance of considering the loads imposed by transient events (such as potholes) on the project of pavement roads and heavy vehicles.
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- Copyright © 2018 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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Authors:
- Kubo, Pablo
- Larocca, Arthur
- Dawson, Joshua
- Publication Date: 2018
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: References;
- Pagination: pp 223-234
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Serial:
- International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems
- Volume: 25
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
- ISSN: 1744-232X
- EISSN: 1741-5152
- Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJHVS
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Commercial vehicles; Heavy duty vehicles; Highway maintenance; Potholes; Traffic loads; Velocity
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01682095
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Sep 27 2018 4:11PM