Please download the ProVAL workshop Software from the following link and install the software on your laptop before the workshop: (http://www.roadprofile.com/download/ProVAL-3.30.0244-workshop.exe) In case you have problems downloading/installing the software, the trainers will bring the installation kits to the workshop and assit you with the installation. |
TRB 2012 - Workshop No. 115 (SMW12-007)
Sunday, January 22, 2012, 9:00am-12:00pm, Shoreham Hotel (Empire room)
Practical Smoothness Solutions with ProVAL
George K. Chang, Transtec Group, Inc., presiding
Sponsored by Committee on Surface Properties - Vehicle Interaction (AFD90); Committee on Characteristics of Asphalt-Aggregate Combinations to Meet Surface Requirements (AFK40); Committee on Weigh-in-Motion (ABJ35(2)); Committee on Highway Traffic Monitoring (ABJ35)
ProVAL is essential for project-level construction acceptance and network-level tests (e.g., the Highway Performance Management System). Featured in this hands-on workshop are practical solutions for automated smoothness analysis with exclusions, smoothness assurance module, and optimal weigh-in-motion site locator (OWL). OWL implements AASHTO Standard MP14-11 to qualify existing WIM sites and select new WIM sites; therefore, it is critical to ensuring quality traffic input to DARWIN-ME.
- Fundamentals of Smoothness (P12-5030) by George K. Chang, Transtec Group, Inc.
- Optimal WIM Locator (P12-5022) by Steve M. Karamihas, University of Michigan
- Smoothness Assurance Module (P12-5031) by Steve M. Karamihas, University of Michigan
- Hands-on Exercises (P12-5033) - George K. Chang, Transtec Group, Inc.
- Conclusion and Workshop Evaluation (P12-5032) - by Steve M. Karamihas, University of Michigan