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Assessing the Effects of Heavy Vehicles on Local Roadways

Assessing the Effects of Heavy Vehicles on Local RoadwaysStatus:  Complete
Report Date:  08/31/2014

Summary:

Researchers developed an Excel-based tool to calculate the impact of a variety of heavy vehicles on local asphalt roads. The tool will help local agencies make informed decisions when developments such as construction, distribution centers or hauling routes create an unexpected increase in heavy vehicle traffic on a temporary or permanent basis, and it will aid in planning if these traffic increases can be predicted.

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