摘要: |
The Effect of Truck Weight on Bridge Network Costs report contains the finding of a study to develop a methodology for estimating the impact of changes in truck weight limits on bridge network costs. The accompanying CDROM contains the software Module 'CARRIS' 1.0 is written using Microsoft Excel for automating the recommended methodology , a User's Manual and the application examples described in Appendix B. The report fully documents the research leading to the recommended methodology. Step by step instructions for applying the methodology are included in an appendix along with detailed examples of the application of the methodology. The objective of this project is to develop a methodology for estimating the bridge network costs associated with changes in legal and permit gross weight, axle weights, or axle configurations. Bridge costs associated with increased truck weights are the result of the accelerated maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement work that is required to keep structures at an acceptable level of service. Highway agencies require a network-level methodology for determining these costs. |