Trucks are the biggest consumers of road and highway networks. They are one of the biggest commercial carriers to operate on national highways and other roadways across the length and breadth of the country. Naturally, they are experts in carrying huge truck loads across designated routes to improve operational efficiency. The truck loads have a big impact on pavement conditions depending on the type of axles used (single or multi-axles). Our axle load surveys enable determining Vehicle Damage Factors (VDF). It further drives smart pavement condition management for better servicing to the vehicles plying the road or highway.
The main purpose of the axle loads for trucks survey is to collect preliminary information regarding the range of heavy axle loads traversing the nation’s main highways. This is essential so that for Road Engineers can design a more robust road network, without going into frequent maintenance due to poorly designed roads and pavements. It also helps them to boost the performance of routine and periodic maintenance, and to expand its database of vehicular axle weights. At Solverra we seek to improve the engineering surveys and investigations for government bodies with the help of cutting edge axle load survey procedure.
Using our proven axle load survey method, road maintenance authorities can uphold the structural integrity of roads and reduce the life cycle costs. We deliver a proven Axle load survey method. Here, measurements are made for two days over a 24-hour period on random sampling basis. This data helps to assess the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as well as Single Axle Load (SAL) distributions by axle configuration or by type of truck.
With axle load calculation for trucks, road authorities can make better decisions on which stretch to repair and which part of the road or pavement to prioritize, in order to optimize traffic flow. The data helps reduce the effects of overloading and prevents accelerated damage to pavement. With a comprehensive study of axle loads for trucks road planning departments can ensure that existing roads are appropriately maintained so that they provide appropriate level of service for road users across a longer durations. These surveys also assist to improve existing road conditions to meet the necessary standards in order to enable them to carry prevailing levels of traffic with the desired level of safety. These surveys also provide new roads to the required geometric, pavement design and safety standards.