Analytical Study of Probable Peak Vehicle Load on Rigid Pavement
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 127, Issue 6
Abstract
Because of the lack of formulas for evaluating the peak value of dynamic vehicle load on rigid pavement, the need to derive a simple closed-form solution to predict the peak load for pavement design is apparent. Presented herein is a theoretical solution for evaluating the probable peak vehicle load on rigid pavement due to the passage of a vehicle moving at constant speed along a rough road surface. The analytical approach is based on the application of a road displacement spectrum imposed at the lower end of a vehicle system to model the road surface roughness. The engine-induced force is also considered in analysis. Based on the proposed solutions, relations of design vehicle load and traffic volume for discrete risks are constructed for applications of pavement design.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 127 • Issue 6 • December 2001
Pages: 471 - 476
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Received: Aug 29, 2000
Published online: Dec 1, 2001
Published in print: Dec 2001
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