Heavy Vehicle Simulator
The Heavy Vehicle Simulator enables pavement researchers to evaluate new pavement materials including warm-mix asphalt or new pavement designs in months or weeks, rather than years. New LiDAR System available.
Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS)
The Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) is an accelerated, full-scale loading facility that accelerates pavement failure by simulating many years of traffic loading in a few months. This allows an agency to quickly evaluate new materials, pavement designs, and construction techniques. The output from the HVS can be used to develop and improve material modeling, allowing for improvements in design and maintenance strategies. The HVS is a proven technology, in constant development over the last 35 years. With over 21 units functioning worldwide, a large and scientifically valuable knowledge base developed by the HVS users is shared with other HVS users through the HVS International Alliance (HVSIA). Additionally, CSIR South Africa contains a significant database along with expertise, which it provides in association with Dynatest.
Key Engineering Benefits
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The HVS is a mobile device, enabling it to be transported to test multiple real sites at full scale
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Testing on construction sites allows testing of local conditions and subgrade material
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Extendable beam option gives larger testing area and higher test speeds
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10,000 passes unidirectional and 20,000 passes bi-directional per 24 hours
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Automatic/programmable wander over a width of 0.9m (35.4 inches)
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Testing speed up to 12.8 km/h (8mph)
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The HVS Mark VI is capable of applying wheel loads to 200 kN (45 kips)
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The larger HVS Mark VI-A is capable of simulating aircraft wheel loads of up to 440 kN (100 kips)
A Powerful Upgrade with the Dynatest 6D LiDAR System
For existing and new owners of the Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) upgarde with the Dynatest 6D LiDAR System designed to increase efficiency and enhance data precision.
LiDAR is an acronym for Light Detection and Ranging.
Enhanced User Experience:
The Dynatets LiDAR system is designed for an enhanced user experience, offering multiple interfaces for operation, including a touchscreen, desktop application, and API. By reducing manual effort, the Dynatest LiDAR system allows you to focus on testing while it seamlessly handles data collection.
Flexible installation options to fit your needs:
The Dynatest LiDAR System can be mounted directly on your HVS, seamlessly integrating with the Test Wheel Carriage for continuous monitoring. Alternatively, the Dynatest LiDAR System can operate in stand-alone mode, allowing you to scan pavement surfaces independently by simply moving the HVS aside.
By upgrading your HVS with the Dynatest LiDAR System, you will maximize your testing capacity, improve data quality, and streamline pavement evaluation.
Why upgrade to the Dynatest LiDAR System?
Why should you upgrade to the LiDAR System?
- AI-powered detection with a human-supervised annotation tool ensures accuracy.
- High-Resolution 6D Characterization captures rutting, height maps, and surface conditions in unprecedented detail.
- Seamless GIS Integration. Export test results as CSV files for easy integration into any GIS system.
- Get certified reliability. Fully NCAT and ICART certified in the USA.
- Obtain advanced Edge Computing. All processing is handled on-device, eliminating the need for external servers.
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Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT)
Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) evaluates pavement performance and durability in months instead of years. It simulates long-term wear by subjecting pavement sections to controlled loads and environmental conditions.
Heavy vehicle simulators replicate the impact of thousands or millions of vehicles, allowing researchers to assess rutting, cracking, and surface roughness.
APT helps optimize pavement materials, designs, and maintenance strategies by identifying potential issues early and improving long-term performance under heavy traffic, extreme temperatures, and moisture exposure.
APT is commonly used in pavement research and development, allowing researchers to evaluate new pavement materials and designs, and to optimize pavement maintenance and repair strategies. It can also be used to assess the performance of pavement, to identify potential problems before they become severe, and to develop strategies for extending the life of pavement.
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