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The paper describes the TruckSIM framework for modeling vehicle motion along roadway sections by considering both the longitudinal and lateral forces acting on a vehicle. In doing so, the tool reflects the impact of horizontal and vertical alignment on a vehicle’s longitudinal motion. The model is capable of reading Global Positioning System (GPS) (longitude, latitude, and altitude), roadway, and vehicle data. The paper demonstrates the validity of the software modeling procedures against field data and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedures. It is anticipated that by automating the design procedures and considering different vehicle and roadway characteristics on truck motion, the TruckSIM software will be of considerable assistance to traffic engineers in the design of roadways.

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07-0577

English

21p

2007

Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting

CD-ROM

Appendices (1) ; Figures (8) ; References (8) ; Tables (3)

Climbing lanes; Global Positioning System; Highway capacity; Operations; Traffic engineers; Traffic simulation; Truck lanes; Truck traffic; Trucking; Trucks

Highway Capacity Manual; TruckSIM (Computer program)

Administration and Management; Design; Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2007 Paper #07-0577

TRIS, TRB

Feb 8 2007 5:10PM