Development of an integrated survey vehicle for measuring pavement surface conditions at highway speed; volumes 1 and 2

The objective of this study was to develop an integrated survey vehicle for measuring pavement surface conditions at highway speeds. This was accomplished by determining the requirements and operating characteristics for such a system, preparing a design, and estimating initial and operating costs. Volume 1 contains a review of the data and measurement needs for pavement condition surveys. The equipment available and under development for this purpose are identified with emphasis on measurements at highway speeds. Three potential survey vehicle designs are presented: the first uses off- the-shelf components, the second uses state-of-the-art components, while the third anticipates the addition of equipment still in development. The final design that was selected incorporates all three types of equipment. A complete, detailed design for the vehicle and the test equipment was prepared and each subpart discussed. Volume 2 contains detailed information about the design, costs, specifications, and software associated with the integrated survey vehicle. The system drawings for the vehicle are provided. The name, part number, and cost of each part required to build the vehicle are listed. Estimates are provided for the costs of labor and materials required to manufacture custom components. The estimated cost of the vehicle (arranged by system) is presented. A complete software package was written (based on off-the- shelf software as well as software developed in-house). The in-house software is outlined and source listings are provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Engineering and Highway Operations, R and D

  McLean, Virginia  United States 
• Authors:
  • Wambold, J C
  • Meyer, W E
  • Anderson, D A
• Publication Date: 1990-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 170p & 278p
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: FHWA-RD-90-011 & FHW

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highways; Instrumented vehicles; Measuring instruments; Pavements; Speed; Surface course (Pavements); Tests for suitability, service and quality; Vehicle design
• ATRI Terms: Highway; Instrumented vehicle; Measuring equipment; Pavement evaluation; Road surface properties; Speed; Vehicle design
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01408372
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 12:55AM