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| Project Acronym: |
WAVE |
| Type of contract: |
Shared Cost |
| Project title: |
WEIGHING-IN-MOTION OF AXLES AND VEHICLES FOR EUROPE |
| URL: |
http://wim.zag.si/ |
| Main contractor: |
LABORATOIRE CENTRAL DES PONTS ET CHAUSSEES |
| Type organisation: |
Research Organisation |
| Country: |
FR |
| Start date & duration: |
1996-09-10 - 33 months |
| Area: |
Road |
| Relevant tasks: |
7.4.27 |
| Total cost in kECUs: |
1483 |
| Total EU contribution in kECUs: |
797 |
Objectives of research
Main objectives:
The objective of the WAVE project is: - To improve the accuracy of conventional WIM (Weigh-In-Motion) systems to estimate the static loads from the measurements of dynamic impact forces, through use of arrays of sensors whose results can allow for dynamic interaction between vehicle and pavement. - To develop and improve the functions and accuracy of bridge based WIM systems through more sophisticated vehicle/bridge interaction modelling and data processing. - To elaborate common data structures, formats and quality assurance procedures, to facilitate the exchange and comparison of WIM data throughout the EU, to increase the confidence in these data and provide reliable tools to the decision makers. - To test WIM systems, particularly in cold regions where pavements are weaker during the thaw and sensors are susceptible to studded tyres and salt, in order to assess their durability and performance in various climatic conditions. - To elaborate standardised calibration methods and procedures from improved existing methods, applicable to all European climates and types of WIM systems, to assess the reliability of WIM and facilitate the relationships between vendors and users. - To develop and implement a new WIM technology, based on an innovative fibre optic sensor which is promising in terms of quality and extent of information provided and its insensitivity to harsh climatic conditions.
Demo Sites:
None
Links with other projects, tasks, areas, programmes, policy actions:
There is a link with the Green Paper Towards Fair and Efficient Pricing in Transport, as WIM technologies may provide road authorities with efficient input tools to infrastructure charging for heavy vehicles.
Participants
| Organisation |
Type |
Country |
| LABORATOIRE CENTRAL DES PONTS ET CHAUSSEES |
Research Organisation |
FR |
| THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE |
Education |
GB |
| UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN -TRINITY COLLEGE |
Education |
IE |
| MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
Research Organisation |
NL |
| ALCATEL CONTRACTING |
Industry |
FR |
| SWEDISH NATIONAL ROAD ADMINISTRATION |
Other |
SE |
| BELGIAN ROAD RESEARCH CENTRE |
Research Organisation |
BE |
| TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MUENCHEN |
Education |
DE |
| TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND |
Research Organisation |
FI |
| EINDGENÖSSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZURICH |
Education |
CH |
| ZAVOD ZA GRADBENISTVO SLOVENIJE (ZAG) |
Research Organisation |
SI |
Coordinator's name: Mr Bernard JACOB
Address: LABORATOIRE CENTRAL DES PONTS ET CHAUSSEES
bld Lefèbvre, 58
75015 Paris
FR
Tel: +33-1-40435312
Fax: +33-1-40435498
European Commission Contact Point
Name: Mr. René BASTIAANS
Tel: +32-2-2994115
Fax: +32 -2-2968350
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