Verification, Refinement, and Applicability of Long-Term Pavement Performance Classification Scheme
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-09-0046
Project Abstract:
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) expert task group (ETG) on long-term pavement performance (LTPP) traffic data collection and analysis (or traffic expert task group (traffic ETG)) identified the inconsistencies in the classification data as problematic. Therefore, under the LTPP Specific Pavement Study (SPS) Traffic Data Collection Pooled-Fund Study, TPF-5(004), the Traffic ETG developed a prototype classification scheme to be used in an effort to bring uniformity to the SPS traffic data collection. It was developed based on the experience of three States. The appropriateness of the application of the LTPP classification scheme needs to be done while the SPS data collection is still underway. This is very important research because binned class data cannot be reprocessed into different results. Implementing this national class scheme forms a basis for better data sharing among States. A better understanding of the classification scheme variability will allow pavement designers to account for this in their use of the data. Improved vehicle classification will result in better roadway designs as many States are using classification data in lieu of weight data at many locations. The Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide depends upon accurate vehicle classification data. Studies that use traffic data will be impacted by these findings.
Goals
The primary objective of this project is to develop an improved LTPP Classification Scheme that can be implemented nationwide, regardless of the type of weigh-in-motion system installed at a location to collect weight and classification data.
Research HUB ID:
7752
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$275,002.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Grant/Contract ID:
- DTFH61-02-D-001138 TOPR #0904
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Long-Term Infrastructure Performance
FHWA Activity:
- Long-Term Pavement Performance
Project Link:
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Deborah
Last Name:
Walker
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3068
Email Address:
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
Contact:
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
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
Contact:
Partners and Other Sponsor/Managing/Performing Organizations
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of Highway Policy Information