Location
STEW 206
Session Number
77
Session Title
Bridge Load Rating for Overloaded Permit Vehicles
Track Title
Bridges
Event Description/Abstract
This session presents best practices and lessons learned from evaluating bridges for overloaded permit vehicles. Modeling techniques for heavy haul permit vehicles will be discussed, including vehicle configuration; proper use of load distribution and modification factors; existing deterioration consideration; maximum design speed and dynamic load allowance; vertical and horizontal clearances; and 3D modeling of the rigid frame bridge on the permit route.
Bridge Load Rating for Overloaded Permit Vehicles
STEW 206
This session presents best practices and lessons learned from evaluating bridges for overloaded permit vehicles. Modeling techniques for heavy haul permit vehicles will be discussed, including vehicle configuration; proper use of load distribution and modification factors; existing deterioration consideration; maximum design speed and dynamic load allowance; vertical and horizontal clearances; and 3D modeling of the rigid frame bridge on the permit route.
