TRUCK OVERLOAD FINE RATIONALIZATION ON ETHIOPIAN PRIMARY ROADS A CASE STUDY ON ADDIS ABABA – ADAMA EXPRESSWAY

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Author/s

Kibret Gebremedhin

Abstract

The relationship between overloaded trucks and corresponding economic impact on flexible pavement was investigated using HDM-4 model. Accordingly, a rational overload fine structure was prepared using optimum maintenance standards. Comparison was then made between developed rational and existing court imposed overload fines. It is believed that results of this study can help road management agencies in improving overload management.