The distributions of HV axle group loads were collected from a number of weigh in motion sites in Victoria over 13 years period (1995-2009). The collected data was used to study the changes in load distribution pre and post the introduction of high mass limits and their effects on the progression rate of pavement deterioration at the same sites. In this paper, the analysis method/approach is described and the findings are discussed. The findings of such study will help in refining pavement performance models when used in assessing the impacts of allowing higher axle mass limits in the future. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E220164.
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