Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF)
NTRO's Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) is a pivotal asset in advancing pavement research and development. The ALF enables the simulation of heavy vehicle trafficking on pavement structures under controlled conditions, providing rapid and cost-effective evaluation of pavement performance.
NTRO's Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) is a pivotal asset in advancing pavement research and development. The ALF enables the simulation of heavy vehicle trafficking on pavement structures under controlled conditions, providing rapid and cost-effective evaluation of pavement performance.
Why NTRO's Accelerated Loading Facility Matters
The ALF has been instrumental in numerous long-term pavement performance studies, with results verified against real traffic and environmental conditions. Since its establishment in 1984, the Australian ALF has applied over 32 million load passes, simulating well over 300 million Equivalent Standard Axle loads. This extensive usage underscores its critical role in advancing pavement research and informing infrastructure development.
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