Article

Received 05.07.2024

Revised 09.11.2024

Accepted 14.12.2024

Retrieved from Iss. 116, P. 2, 2024

Pages 49 -55

Alimov, A. (2024). RESULTS OF USING THE FFWD METHOD IN ASSESSING STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOADS ON ROAD PAVEMENT IN UKRAINE. Automobile Roads and Road Construction, (116.2), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.33744/0365-8171-2024-116.2-049-055

RESULTS OF USING THE FFWD METHOD IN ASSESSING STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOADS ON ROAD PAVEMENT IN UKRAINE

Akim Alimov

The results of using the Fast-Falling-Weight-Deflectometer (FFWD) method for assessing the failure of road pavements in Ukraine were studied. It was noted that the method allows for a more accurate assessment of the static and dynamic load on the road pavement, which is a prerequisite for planning repair measures. It was determined that the main disadvantages of the practical application of the FFWD method are measurement errors, noise signal interference, and calculation errors. It was established that the advantages of the FFWD method are the speed of data acquisition (five times faster than similar methods), non-invasiveness (non-destructive nature of the test), and full automation of results processing. The main problem with the application of this method is the imperfection of regulatory and technical documents in terms of determining the static and dynamic load on the road pavement

dynamic loading, road surface, FFWD method, deflection basin
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