What is ProVAL?
ProVAL (Profile Viewing and Analysis) is an engineering software application used to view and analyze pavement profiles. It is easy to use, yet powerful to perform many types of profile analyses.
Who developed ProVAL and who sponsored the development?
ProVAL is developed by the Transtec Group through a contract with the US FHWA, Western Federal Lands, and the LTPP.
Using ProVAL in Smoothness Specifications
There are many specifications include ProVAL as the official, standard analysis and report tool. These include: US AASHTO smoothness specifications, FHWA FederalLands, and many US DOT specifications. See the "Using ProVAL in Smoothness Specifications" on the smoothness specifications clearing house website - SmoothPavements.com - for further details. Contact us if you have any questions in using ProVAL in your smoothness specifications.
Introduction Documents
A brief, introductory document for the ProVAL software is available in multiple languanges. It contains general information about the ProVAL software, training workshops, and contact infromation.