Weigh-in-Motion Pocket Guide: Part 1 - WIM Technology, Data Acquisition, and Procurement Guide

Details

• Corporate Creators:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Weigh in motion
  • Vehicle weight
  • Axle loads
  • Traffic surveillance
  • Data collection
  • Sensors
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA-PL-18-015
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
• Abstract:
  This guide serves as a quick reference source for common WIM topics. The guide provides sufficient technical details that enable traffic monitoring professionals to make sound decisions on WIM-related issues. It is built on states’ successful practices in using WIM systems and references the available standards 2 and guides related to WIM data collection. It contains practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. In addition, the guide has four instructional video supplements that show installation for different types of WIM sensors. The guide also contains references to web-accessible appendices that provide guidance on the various elements of procuring, installing, and maintaining WIM systems.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64907/dot_64907_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.65 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Federal Highway Administration
• Main Document Checksum:
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