Trr No. 1293 Pavement Design, Management, And Performance, pp. 52-60
Many methods were evaluated, and the mobile load simulator (MLS) was selected for future application on pavements in Texas. The MLS, for which a provisional patent exists, incorporates a method of accelerated load application different from existing mobile acCC leratecf pavement testers. A higher degree of traffic simulation and much higher production rates are attainable with the proposed MLS. The role of accelerated pavement testing in Texas and the de-ree of real traffic simulation of the proposed MLS are evaluated. A methodology for including environmental effects in accelerated pavement testing is presented.