Development of new pavement design equivalent single axle load (ESAL) : final report
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Development of new pavement design equivalent single axle load (ESAL) : final report
Author:
Alavi, Sirous H., author.
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193 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Performed by: Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. ; Report no. A17001-10.
"September 1999."
Contents:
Introduction -- Kick-off meeting -- Review procedures for traffic data collection, analysis and forecasting -- Review procedures for developing ESAL design tables -- Recommend changes to current procedures -- Prepared new ESAL design tables -- Assessment of WIM and AVC data needs -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References -- Appendices.
Abstract:
For a given road segment, accurate estimates of current and projected traffic [in terms of Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESALs)] can result in significant cost savings, either from the standpoint of initial construction cost or future maintenance and rehabilitation cost. The primary objective of this project is to prepare a new ESAL design table for Arizona's highway network. This new table is based on analysis of current traffic data collection procedures, traffic forecasting methodology, and ESAL development procedures, including the assignment of traffic ESAL levels to the various highway segments.
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Electronic Access:
http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/15000/15900/15929/PB2000101738.pdf