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Axle load studies in Traffic Engineering analyze vehicle weight distribution on roads to ensure safety and efficiency. The methodology includes data collection, analysis, and comparison with legal limits to inform road design and maintenance. The outcomes aim to prevent road damage, enforce weight regulations, and optimize traffic management.

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Axle load studies in Traffic Engineering analyze vehicle weight distribution on roads to ensure safety and efficiency. The methodology includes data collection, analysis, and comparison with legal limits to inform road design and maintenance. The outcomes aim to prevent road damage, enforce weight regulations, and optimize traffic management.

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Axle load studies in Traffic Engineering involve analysing the weight distribution

of vehicles on roads to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow. Here's a breakdown:
Objective:
- Determine the maximum weight a road can handle
- Prevent overloading, which can lead to:
- Road damage
- Increased maintenance costs
- Safety hazards
Methodology:
1. Data collection: Measure axle loads using sensors or weighing stations
2. Data analysis: Calculate average axle loads, gross vehicle weights, and weight
distribution
3. Comparison: Compare findings with legal limits and road design standards
Key aspects:
- Axle load distribution (e.g., single, tandem, or tridem axles)
- Vehicle classification (e.g., passenger cars, trucks, buses)
- Road type and condition
- Traffic volume and composition
Outcomes:
- Inform road design and maintenance decisions
- Enforce weight regulations and penalties for overloading
- Optimize traffic management and routing strategies

By conducting axle load studies, traffic engineers can ensure roads are designed
and maintained to handle the weight of traffic, reducing the risk of damage and
improving safety.

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