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 |