SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING AXLE-LOAD DATA THROUGHOUT A HIGHWAY NETWORK

This paper describes a proposed system capable of providing approximate figures of traffic flow counts and equivalent axle load (EAL) repetitions across a highway network. The system can be implemented gradually as a supplement to currently employed average daily traffic (ADT) data collection systems. It utilizes several weigh-in-motion (WIM) scales and a larger number of vehicle classifier and vehicle length counter sites. Information from these sites is used for developing relationships between vehicle eal and vehicle class and vehicle length. Vehicle weight, classification and length data are presented illustrating the feasibility of the concept. Vehicle classification seems to reflect EAL information fairly accurately. The presented vehicle length data allow for a rough separation of vehicle classes. Three vehicle length groups are distinguished: up to 18 ft., 18-40 ft. And 40-60 ft. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 286189. (Author/TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the International Transport Congress, Montreal, September 23-27, 1984, Volume 5: Special Session.
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

  401-1111 Prince of Wales Drive
  Ottawa, Ontario  Canada 
• Authors:
  • Bergan, A T
  • Papagianakis, A T
• Publication Date: 1984-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. C103
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Balkema (AA)
  • Publisher: AA Balkema

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Average daily traffic; Axle load force; Data collection; Length; Motor vehicles; Networks; Roads; Traffic counts; Traffic equivalence factor; Traffic flow; Vehicle classification; Vehicle length; Vehicle weight; Weigh in motion
• Uncontrolled Terms: Road networks
• ITRD Terms: 3067: Axle load; 8525: Conference; 8623: Data acquisition; 5255: Deterioration; 1236: Lorry; 2955: Pavement; 689: Traffic count; 5293: Wear
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00466798
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1988 12:00AM