List of Load Spectra

 

The following table is a list of pre-defined load spectra in CalME and the main characteristics. As the number in the table indicates, the higher the group # for a load spectrum, the heavier the truck traffic.

 

Spectrum Name

Axle Groups per Truck

ESAL per Axle Group

Group1

2.77

0.24

Group1a

2.87

0.26

Group1b

2.54

0.21

Group2

3.01

0.36

Group2a

3.04

0.36

Group2aa

3.12

0.37

Group2ab

2.94

0.34

Group2b

2.97

0.36

Group2ba

3.00

0.35

Group2bb

2.97

0.36

Group3

2.96

0.47

Group3a

3.09

0.46

Group3b

3.12

0.49