Investigating influences on the strain – axle load relationship in asphalt pavement using Finite Element Modelling

Authors

  • Robbert Bosch University of Twente

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25609/sure.v5.4226

Keywords:

Fibre-WIM sensors, Finite Element Modelling, asphalt pavement, axle loads, strain

Abstract

Current pavement maintenance strategies are reliant on
invasive measurements or visual inspection. Fibre-
WIM sensors can improve this by measuring strain,
which can be used to calculate axle loads. However,
this process is not simple. Finite Element Modelling is
used to study several circumstantial influences on the
strain – axle load relationship. These factors are
combined into a predicting function, which can be
refined so that it can be used to calculate axle loads.
This allows for more insight in pavement deterioration.
Other than describing the results of the Finite Element
Model, the implications for sustainable pavement
maintenance are discussed.

Additional Files

Published

2019-12-09

How to Cite

Bosch, R. (2019). Investigating influences on the strain – axle load relationship in asphalt pavement using Finite Element Modelling. Student Undergraduate Research E-Journal!, 5, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.25609/sure.v5.4226

Issue

Vol. 5 (2019): Student Research Conference 2019

Section

General Category

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