Scottish cycling pavement assessment using hand-arm vibration exposure

A defective pavement surface discourages cyclists from selecting certain routes, and vibration exposure is a noticeableconsequence of reduced path surface quality. Current asset management practice includes walkover surveys andcyclists reporting defects directly to the local authority. This research proposes the use of an instrumented probebicycle to collect data for the assessment of pavement condition and rider comfort. Furthermore, the collection ofhand–arm vibration exposure data is proposed as a means of assessing pavement surface condition and suitability.Hand–arm vibration exposure has been measured in compliance with BS EN ISO 5349-1:2001. Root-mean-squarevibration total values, vibration dose value and exposure values (15, 30 and 60 min) are provided for 13·682 km ofpavement surface in Edinburgh, Scotland. The vibration exposure values are compared to those recommended byEU Directive 2002/44/EC. Power spectral analysis is also performed to determine the power transferred to the cyclist’shands and arms. The collated vibration data may be used as a means of assessing pavement surface condition. Suchdata may prove beneficial for local authority asset management associated with resurfacing or repair works

ESICM LIVES 2016: part two : Milan, Italy. 1-5 October 2016.

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