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Office of Research, Development and Technology at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center

LTPP Weigh-in-Motion Field Calibrations and Validations

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-10-0111
Project Abstract:

A core objective of the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Specific Pavement Study (SPS) is to understand and quantify the relationship between pavement performance, truck volumes, and axle loadings. The objective of this project is to improve the quality and increase the quantity of monitored traffic data (volumes, classifications, and weights) at the SPS-1, -2, -5, -6, and -8 test sites. There are a total of 64 SPS-1, -2, -5, and -6 test sites and 20 SPS-8 sites throughout North America. This multiyear study will attempt to collect research quality data by installing a bending plate, load cell, or quartz sensor at as many of these SPS sites as economically possible. For the purpose of this study, research quality data is defined to be at least 210 days of data (in a year) of known calibration meeting LTPP's precision requirements for steering and tandem axles, gross vehicle weight, speed, and axle spacing. This is a two-phase project that runs concurrently. This contract represents Phase I, and it involves performing annual field calibrations and validations of weigh-in-motion systems according to LTPP field procedures. Information on the Phase II activities for this project can be found under the title "Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Weigh in Motion Systems" at LTPP sites.

Research HUB ID:
2857
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$2,915,071.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Grant/Contract ID:
  • DTFH61-10-D-00019
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Long-Term Infrastructure Performance
FHWA Activity:
  • Long-Term Pavement Performance

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

Team:
Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-30

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact