PaveSim, dynamic simulation environment, has been created to help develop performance-based operations policy. Integrated into PaveSim is another simulation program called TruckSim, which was developed at the University of Michigan to model heavy vehicles. Using the dynamic wheel loads from TruckSim simulates the performance of jointed concrete pavements. RigidPav, a finite element pavement. Within the PaveSim environment it is possible to quickly vary vehicle parameters such as number of axles and axle spacing, suspension type and characteristics, and payload and distribution. We can also estimate the effects on pavement life of pavement characteristics such as thickness, subgrade support, and joint types.
PaveSim: Simulation of Pavement Damage Due to Heavy Vehicles
1997
82 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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