Impacts of Increasing Maximum Weights of SHVs - Final Report

Muthumani, Anburaj; Shi, Xianming

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Impacts of Increasing Maximum Weights of SHVs - Final Report

2014-06-01
By Muthumani, Anburaj ; Shi, Xianming

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English

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Creators:

Muthumani, Anburaj ; Shi, Xianming
Corporate Creators:

Montana State University. Western Transportation Institute
Corporate Contributors:

New Mexico. Department of Transportation. Research Bureau ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Economic Impacts Heavy Haul Heavy Vehicles Highway Bridges Highway Safety Impacts Pavements Size And Weight Regulations State Laws Vehicle Weight
Publication/ Report Number:

NM12SP-07-004
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

New Mexico. Department of Transportation
Abstract:

The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) conducted research on behalf of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to document current knowledge and practice related to the multiple dimensions of weight limits for Specialized Hauling Vehicles (SHVs), with a focus on the scenarios of interest to the NMDOT. The study includes a discussion of the following issues: Legal Weight Limits by State, SHV Laws and Regulations in Selected States, Impacts of SHVs on Pavements and Bridges, Impacts of SHV on Bridge Posted Weight Limits and Enforcement, and Impacts on the Economy and Safety. It concludes with key findings and recommendations.
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PDF
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US Transportation Collection
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