Determination of truck factors in Costa Rican pavements

 

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Autores: Ulloa, Álvaro, Badilla, Gustavo, Allen, Jaime, Sibaja Obando, Denia
Formato: artículo original
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de Publicación:2025
Descripción:In Costa Rica, many bituminous wearing courses fail due to the stresses imposed by vehicles. This study presents the results of the determination of Truck Factors on eight major roadways in Costa Rica. The research is based on the analysis of vehicle load data and traffic classifications. As general conclusions, the study confirms that the Typical Truck Factors used in Costa Rica underestimate the actual vehicle loads. Furthermore, it highlights the need for effective Vehicle Weight Control.
País:Portal de Revistas UCR
Institución:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Lenguaje:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/3168
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rvial/article/view/3168
Palabra clave:Truck Factors
Vehicle Classifications
Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL)
Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
Pavement Design
Factor camión
clasificación vehicular
ejes equivalentes de diseño
tránsito promedio diario
diseño de pavimentos