Review of in-service test for road friendly suspensions: Year 1 – 2014/15

This report summarises the preliminary review of materials relevant to the development of an in-service testing mechanism for road friendly suspension (RFS) systems conducted as Stage 1 of this project. The common understanding held by road managers is that road-friendly suspensions (RFS) reduce pavement damage, thus heavy vehicles fitted with RFS are afforded mass and access benefits. However, to continue to derive the benefits of RFS throughout its service life, it is necessary to monitor and correct the in-service degradation. Despite this understanding there are no in-service performance requirements for RFS. The review has identified the next steps required to evaluate an in-service test method via a proof-of-concept and field testing program of work. In addition to this ARRB has highlighted limitations and the corrective measures to address and potentially overcome them for the proposed work program.

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  • English

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  • Pagination: 34p

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  • Accession Number: 01835443
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: ARRB Group Limited
  • Report/Paper Numbers: R34
  • Files: ATRI
  • Created Date: Feb 7 2022 2:18PM