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About The Influence Of Some Recipe-Technological Factors On The Properties Of Non-Autoclave Gas Concrete, Anvar Ishanovich Adilkhodjayev, S.S. Shaumarov May 2020

About The Influence Of Some Recipe-Technological Factors On The Properties Of Non-Autoclave Gas Concrete, Anvar Ishanovich Adilkhodjayev, S.S. Shaumarov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

This article presents the results of experimental studies on the production of cellular concrete with increased strength properties and improved indicators of the coefficient of structural quality. The use of the proposed composition will allow you to dispose of waste concrete and reduce production costs.


Research Of The Possibility Of Using Waste Of Paint And Varnish Materials For Anti-Corrosion Protection Of Metal Parts Of Transport Equipment, Aida Barxanadjyan, Ravshan Hakimov, Botir Ibragimov May 2020

Research Of The Possibility Of Using Waste Of Paint And Varnish Materials For Anti-Corrosion Protection Of Metal Parts Of Transport Equipment, Aida Barxanadjyan, Ravshan Hakimov, Botir Ibragimov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

This work is devoted to the corrosion protection of metal parts of transport equipment. The purpose of this study is the use of waste paint and varnish materials (PVM) to obtain anti-corrosion coatings of metal parts. PVMwaste is the loss of paints obtained when painting automobiles. The epoxy polyurethane oligomer synthesized by us was used as a binder resin. During the research, the physicochemical properties of the waste were studied the components were selected to obtain anticorrosive mastic. The resulting mastic was tested in laboratory conditions in accordance with the standards for adhesion, chemical resistance, film strength in bending and …


Production Of Building Materials Based On Waste Industry, Uchqun Abdullayevich Gaziyev May 2020

Production Of Building Materials Based On Waste Industry, Uchqun Abdullayevich Gaziyev

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article describes the production technology of building materials based on industrial waste. Innovative technologies in the production of building materials, using industrial waste, are fully consistent with the research carried out at the Department of Technology of Building Materials, Products and Structures of the Tashkent Architectural and Construction Institute under the scientific supervision of the author of this article. Scientific developments in innovative technologies were carried out in several areas in the field of building materials and products. Based on the waste from the Angren coal deposit and local rocks, quartzite and dacitic porphyry, a gravel-like porous aggregate has …


Technology Of Application Of Mechanical Joints Of Reinforcement In The Construction Of Towers Made Of Monolithic Reinforced Concrete, Kadir Karimovich Akhmedov May 2020

Technology Of Application Of Mechanical Joints Of Reinforcement In The Construction Of Towers Made Of Monolithic Reinforced Concrete, Kadir Karimovich Akhmedov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

Today, more than 3,000 skyscrapers have been built in the world, a third of which were built in China (including Hong Kong and Macao). The rest are located in the United States, Japan, the UAE and other countries, and every year more and more countries join the “sky club”. Uzbekistan also seeks to join this club and construction of the first NEST ONE skyscraper in Tashkent has begun. High-grade steel, concrete and a safe elevator are the true creators of the high-rise boom. In particular, reinforced concrete and the development of technologies for working with it contributed to the increase …


Metal Wooden Spatial Rod Construction From Composition Wooden Elements, Narimonjon Sultanbaevich Tursunov, Sobirjon Juraevich Razzakov May 2020

Metal Wooden Spatial Rod Construction From Composition Wooden Elements, Narimonjon Sultanbaevich Tursunov, Sobirjon Juraevich Razzakov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

Metal wooden spatial core structure, including upper and lower grids, braces, combining the nodes of the upper and lower grids, and vertical strands, characterized in that, in order to ensure redistribution of forces and uniform load of structural elements and giving additional stiffness compressive composite small-sized boards of the upper belt and the lower metal belt with a special tensile nut to give the building a structural lift, are displaced in plan relative to each other by 45 °, while the braces in the nodes of the grids are located mutually perpendicular and in one direction they are made descending, …


Structure Formation Of A Cement Stone With A Zeolite Containing Filler (Natrolite) And A Superplastificator, Anvar Ishanovich Adilkhodjayev, Ilkhom Abdullaevich Kadyrov, Kadyr Saparbaevich Umarov May 2020

Structure Formation Of A Cement Stone With A Zeolite Containing Filler (Natrolite) And A Superplastificator, Anvar Ishanovich Adilkhodjayev, Ilkhom Abdullaevich Kadyrov, Kadyr Saparbaevich Umarov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article presents the results of studies of the hydration process of the compositions "cement + zeolite-containing rock + superplasticizer" using the methods of IR spectrometry, differential thermal analysis. The scientific and practical significance of the work results for building materials science and the construction industry is to establish the effectiveness of the use of complex additives in the preparation of cement concrete.


State And Prospects Of Production And Operation Of Synthetic Woven Belts (Table) For Load-Handling Devices (Hd) In The Republic Of Uzbekistan, Ibrohim Numanovich Abdullaev, Zhamoldin Dzhalalovich Akhmedov, Bakhodir Kushakovich Rakhmanov, Ruzikhon Toyirzhanovna Zhurabaeva May 2020

State And Prospects Of Production And Operation Of Synthetic Woven Belts (Table) For Load-Handling Devices (Hd) In The Republic Of Uzbekistan, Ibrohim Numanovich Abdullaev, Zhamoldin Dzhalalovich Akhmedov, Bakhodir Kushakovich Rakhmanov, Ruzikhon Toyirzhanovna Zhurabaeva

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

In the world, the use of synthetic woven tapes (SWT) is increasing in various areas of life, including in construction. In particular, thanks to the development of production of high-strength synthetic fibers in such developed countries as Russia, USA, Germany, progress has been made in the creation and manufacture of heavy-duty lifting slings from STL, and on this basis to improve ergonomics and safety of installers, the safety of transported goods, the reduction of labor input and material on the load capacity.


Investigation Of The Longitudinal Hijacking Force From Friction Braking, Makhamadjan Mirakhmedovich Mirakhmedov, Gali-Askar Rustamovich Khalfin May 2020

Investigation Of The Longitudinal Hijacking Force From Friction Braking, Makhamadjan Mirakhmedovich Mirakhmedov, Gali-Askar Rustamovich Khalfin

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

On the elements of the longitudinal profile, when the train is decelerated from friction, an additional force of theft occurs. By modeling the braking process, the dependence of the driving forces on the braking friction is close to linear. The result of theft also depends on the power of the anti-theft system, namely, the force of pressing the fastening terminal to the rail, the weakness of which can subsequently affect the safety of trains and cause the track to be thrown out.


Method For Evaluating The Residual Resource Of Long Designs, Sergey Vladimirovich Chizhov, Ulugbek Zabixullayevich Shermuxamedov, Sharofat Shavkatovna Kadirova May 2020

Method For Evaluating The Residual Resource Of Long Designs, Sergey Vladimirovich Chizhov, Ulugbek Zabixullayevich Shermuxamedov, Sharofat Shavkatovna Kadirova

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article describes a method for calculating the safety of extended structures, in particular tunnels. The probabilistic approach to solving the problem is analyzed using the reliability of the structure with the probability of failure-free operation and assessment of the residual life of the structure. These characteristics make it possible to predict the residual life of the structure within a time value until the design has exhausted its ultimate state. An assessment of the operational reliability of the structure is carried out by measuring and establishing existing structural defects. Based on the data obtained, an analysis was carried out and …


About The Technology Of Making Reinforced Concrete Sleep By Heating Concrete At Low Temperature, Turgunbaev Urinbek Jamolovich, Movluda Umirova May 2020

About The Technology Of Making Reinforced Concrete Sleep By Heating Concrete At Low Temperature, Turgunbaev Urinbek Jamolovich, Movluda Umirova

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article discusses the properties of cement stone with the use of complex chemical additives to improve the technology for the production of sleepers from prestressed concrete. With the use of superplasticizer, the volume of intergranular space and, consequently, capillary porosity, which is a determining factor for both strength and frost resistance and corrosion resistance of concrete, are significantly reduced. Also, during thermo-wet processing, at a temperature of 40 ° C, there was no decrease in the strength of cement stone and sufficient strength at the initial stage of the curing period, 36 MPa with the addition of Glenium 27 …


About Properties Of Modified Gypsum Compositions With Slag Filler And Chemical Additive, Jumagul Raximberdievna Turgunbaeva May 2020

About Properties Of Modified Gypsum Compositions With Slag Filler And Chemical Additive, Jumagul Raximberdievna Turgunbaeva

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article presents the results of experiments to assess the effect of slag filler and chemical additives on the physical properties of the modified gypsum composition. In particular, it was shown that the water demand of building gypsum increases with an increase in the content of metallurgical slag in the composition. With its constant amount, an increase in the proportion of GLENIUM 27S superplasticizer additive does not affect the normal density value of the gypsum dough. This suggests that the presence of a plasticizing effect from the introduction of superplasticizer GLENIUM 27S. In addition, filling gypsum with metallurgical slag with …


Experimental Research Methodology For The Crack Resistance Of Large-Panel Buildings In Seismic Areas, Nigmat Baxramovich Shaumarov, Ulugbek Xakimovich Abdullayev May 2020

Experimental Research Methodology For The Crack Resistance Of Large-Panel Buildings In Seismic Areas, Nigmat Baxramovich Shaumarov, Ulugbek Xakimovich Abdullayev

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The experience of the Tashkent, Spitak, Kyrgyz and Kamchatka earthquakes of recent years has led to the conclusion that there is a sufficient good seismic resistance of large-panel buildings with a narrow step of transverse load-bearing walls. One of the distinguishing structural features of buildings is considered to be the overlapping of individual multi-hollow panels with their support on special cantilevered outlets along the lateral surfaces of the transverse walls. Elements of the outer walls were made of expanded clay concrete with a compressive strength of about 200 kg / cm2. All structures were reinforced with flat welded frames made …


Investigation Of Way Embankment Stability On Movement Of High Speed Trains, Mirzakhid Khamitovich Miralimov, Shakhboz Ulugbekovich Normurodov May 2020

Investigation Of Way Embankment Stability On Movement Of High Speed Trains, Mirzakhid Khamitovich Miralimov, Shakhboz Ulugbekovich Normurodov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

In this paper is considered the problem related with a stressed state of railway embankments taking into account of dynamic loadings from high-speed trains. In the offered technical method is giving wave nature transmissions of dynamic loading from the passenger trains and their interaction of soil layers with various parameters. The design procedure gives a clear physical and mathematical pattern, where all formulas are in detail shown and simple for understanding. Calculation is conducted numerically in two stages. Considering from classical principles of structural mechanics, the first calculation stage of the railway structures includes deformation of the railway sleepers taking …


Research Of Properties Of Composite Elastomeric Material Filled With Montmorillonite Of Karakalpakstan With Nanoparticles, Bakhadir Bakhramovich Kakharov, Akhmadjan Ibadullaev, Elmira Ubaydullayevna Teshabaeva, Marziya Begdullayevna Muftullayeva May 2020

Research Of Properties Of Composite Elastomeric Material Filled With Montmorillonite Of Karakalpakstan With Nanoparticles, Bakhadir Bakhramovich Kakharov, Akhmadjan Ibadullaev, Elmira Ubaydullayevna Teshabaeva, Marziya Begdullayevna Muftullayeva

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The paper presents the results of studies on the effect of montmorillonite of Karakalpakstan with nanoparticles on the specific properties of composite elastomeric materials based on a mixture of rubbers SKMS-30 ARKM-15 (70%) and SKN-26 (30%). It was found that with an increase in the filler content in rubber, the recoverability of the rubber compound after deformation is significantly reduced. Moreover, the ability of the system to accumulate the energy of elastic deformation, i.e. the swelling of the extrudate (Re), largely depends on the specific geometric surface (Ssp) of montmorillonite of Karakalpakstan. Studies of the properties of rubbers showed that …


Innovative Technologies For Formless Forming Of Multi-Hollow Floor Slabs, Anvar Ishanovich Adilkhodjayev, V.M. Tsoy, K Umarov May 2020

Innovative Technologies For Formless Forming Of Multi-Hollow Floor Slabs, Anvar Ishanovich Adilkhodjayev, V.M. Tsoy, K Umarov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

the article discusses the technology of non-formwork molding and reinforcement of hollow-core floor slabs. Optimal methods of concrete mixture compaction and reduction of cement consumption without loss of the required concrete strength are analyzed. The use of floor slabs developed using no-form molding technology in conditions of increased seismic activity.


About The Influence Of The Organosilicon Hydrophobizer "Gidrofob" On The Properties Of Non-Autoclave Gas Concrete, V.M. Tsoy, S. Hodjayev May 2020

About The Influence Of The Organosilicon Hydrophobizer "Gidrofob" On The Properties Of Non-Autoclave Gas Concrete, V.M. Tsoy, S. Hodjayev

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

The article examines the effect of hydrophobizing additives on the normal density and setting time of the cement paste and the strength of the cement stone. We used an organosilicon additive - "Hydrophobe" as a water-repellent additive. As a result of research, it was found that the introduction of a water repellent agent, depending on its dosage, leads to a significant increase in the setting time and insignificantly affects the strength


2-D Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis Of Folsom Dam: Seismically Induced Separation And Pore Pressure Along The Soil-Concrete Interface, Grace Amoussou May 2020

2-D Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis Of Folsom Dam: Seismically Induced Separation And Pore Pressure Along The Soil-Concrete Interface, Grace Amoussou

Master of Science in Civil Engineering Theses

The seismic soil-concrete interface stability of composite dams has been an area of interest to many researchers. However, the true interface behavior during a seismic event has not been well understood. During a ground shaking, bonding and de-bonding action along the interface may cause significant separation of soil and concrete surfaces, and such a separation may take place at any depth along the interface creating a stability concern for the overall dam. Moreover, the repetitive nature of bonding/debonding behavior may induce excess pore pressure along the interface, which in turn, may trigger a liquefaction failure or a hydraulic fracture in …


Numerically Modeling Steel Continuous Bridges For Early Age Concrete Deck Cracking, Abdul Aziz Nabil Salah May 2020

Numerically Modeling Steel Continuous Bridges For Early Age Concrete Deck Cracking, Abdul Aziz Nabil Salah

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Early age bridge deck cracking is a common problem throughout the United States. Early age cracking develops shortly after the deck is poured. It reduces the serviceability and lifespan of bridges. Early age cracking can be typically attributed to either of two factors, 1) construction practices, and 2) shrinkage. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has experienced early age bridge deck cracking. ARDOT currently specifies a sequence deck pour on most of their bridges; however, contractors prefer continuous deck pours because of ease and construction time. During the period of this TRC1903 research project, ARDOT has only approved a few …


Best Practices For Asphalt Emulsion Particle Size Analyses Using A Coulter Counter, Logan P. Kiihnl May 2020

Best Practices For Asphalt Emulsion Particle Size Analyses Using A Coulter Counter, Logan P. Kiihnl

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

As asphalt pavements develop distresses, pavement preservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation treatments are used to mitigate distresses and extend the life of the pavement. Many of these treatments utilize asphalt emulsion. Previous research has linked particle size to material properties including viscosity and storage stability. General statements have also been made about particle size influencing emulsion performance while other researchers have identified a trend between particle size and prime coat penetration. Even though literature discusses the importance of particle size, there is little guidance on the best practices of asphalt emulsion particle size analyses, specifically with a Coulter counter.

Data collected …


Development Of Multi-Axial Fatigue Retrofits For Lock Gate Components, Logan Verkamp May 2020

Development Of Multi-Axial Fatigue Retrofits For Lock Gate Components, Logan Verkamp

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Lock gates are essential infrastructure components to the United State (US) supply chain. They create large cost savings and environmental benefits when compared with traditional methods of transport (freight and rail). Because of the large quantity of goods and dependence on these shipping chains, the US economy can be drastically affected by an unexpected gate closure. Unfortunately, many lock gates within the US have reached or exceeded their designed life. Due to the intensity of cyclic loads and the environment, fatigue cracks have become a prominent issue. Developed cracks near the pintle region (a joint which the gate rotates and …


Potential Of Existing And Proposed Bicycle Facilities To Link Multiple Origin And Destination Needs For Non-Motorized Travel In San Luis Obispo, Sheridan Nansen May 2020

Potential Of Existing And Proposed Bicycle Facilities To Link Multiple Origin And Destination Needs For Non-Motorized Travel In San Luis Obispo, Sheridan Nansen

City and Regional Planning

The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential of linking multiple origins and destinations for efficient non-motorized travel in San Luis Obispo, California. The city currently has seventy-five miles of bicycle infrastructure with the intention to add thirty-five more miles to create a more functional bicycle network and foster an increase in bicycle trips taken.

Many cities in the United States are following their European counterparts in the push towards more sustainable forms of transportation by promoting bicycling, walking, and the use of public transit. Recently, we have seen an increase in both local and national legislative efforts …


Bike And Pedestrian Safety Planning: Excelsior/Outer Mission District, Alexandra Lee-Gardner May 2020

Bike And Pedestrian Safety Planning: Excelsior/Outer Mission District, Alexandra Lee-Gardner

City and Regional Planning

San Francisco’s Outer Mission and Excelsior districts host a vibrant community of small business owners and residents from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The neighborhood is known for its diversity and sense of community. However, lack of adequate infrastructure and high-speed roadways has created great safety concerns within the community. In the last five years, the Excelsior/Outer Mission area had 828 collisions, nine of which were fatal (Transbase, n.d.). San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has identified nearly 14 miles of streets in the project area that are on the City’s high injury network, meaning collisions there are highly …


Investigation Of Driver License Issuance Alternatives, Steven Andrew Martin, Abraham Najarzadeh, Jennifer R. Walton May 2020

Investigation Of Driver License Issuance Alternatives, Steven Andrew Martin, Abraham Najarzadeh, Jennifer R. Walton

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This study develops an alternative model for issuing driver licenses and personal identifications in Kentucky. Under the current model, most licenses are distributed by circuit court clerks at 142 offices across the state while the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) provides central and regional support for specific license types. Given the cumbersome administrative structure and impending REAL ID requirements, both circuit clerks and KYTC administrators would like to explore an alternative distribution model. Researchers at the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) projected the costs of transitioning from the current issuance model to a centralized DMV model where licenses are distributed at 18 …


Effect Of Socioeconomic Factors On Crash Occurrence, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Shraddha Sagar, Samantha Wright, Aaron Berry Cambron May 2020

Effect Of Socioeconomic Factors On Crash Occurrence, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Shraddha Sagar, Samantha Wright, Aaron Berry Cambron

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States. In Kentucky, per capita crash rates and crash-related fatalities have outpaced the national average for over a decade. Wanting to explain why the U.S. Southeast sees higher crash rates than other regions, researchers have argued the region’s unique socioeconomic conditions provide a compelling explanation. Taking this observation as a starting point, this study examined the relationship between highway safety and socioeconomic characteristics using an extensive crash dataset from Kentucky. This research sought to identify at-risk drivers based on the socioeconomic and demographic attributes of the zip codes …


Construction-Ready Digital Terrain Models, Rachel Catchings, Steven Waddle, Hala Nassereddine, Gabriel B. Dadi, Makram Bou Hatoum, Walter Johnson May 2020

Construction-Ready Digital Terrain Models, Rachel Catchings, Steven Waddle, Hala Nassereddine, Gabriel B. Dadi, Makram Bou Hatoum, Walter Johnson

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Since 2009, Kentucky has made its 3D design data available as a supplemental reference to bidders through the project delivery process. This research discusses methods for ensuring electronic engineering data (EED) — and specifically the proposed digital terrain model (DTM) — support modern construction management methods at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). Researchers performed a literature review, surveyed KYTC construction and design staff, engaged with Cabinet staff and industry members to understand the current state of practice, and evaluated quality- related attributes of the EED through case studies. The report presents a set of targeted recommendations for improving KYTC processes …


Understanding Workability In Belitic Calcium Sulfoaluminate Concrete Mixtures, Caleb W. Chesnut May 2020

Understanding Workability In Belitic Calcium Sulfoaluminate Concrete Mixtures, Caleb W. Chesnut

Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

Belitic Calcium Sulfoaluminate cement (BCSA) is an emerging technology in the concrete industry. BCSA has similar hardened properties to portland cement (PC) but can set in under 20 minutes and reach 4,000 psi in less than 2 hours. Portland cement accounts for 8% of the world’s CO2 emissions, BCSA cements require less energy to produce. Studies have shown that 40% less CO2 is emitted during the production of BCSA cement than portland cement. This environmental benefit also makes it a very promising PC alternative. Before a new material can be used, designers need to understand the material’s properties. The goal …


Countermeasures For Pedestrian-Involved Accidents On Interstate-Highways, Anna C. Hunter May 2020

Countermeasures For Pedestrian-Involved Accidents On Interstate-Highways, Anna C. Hunter

Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

Pedestrian access to the Interstate is prohibited, but many pedestrian-involved accidents still occur on the Interstate in the United States. This project is a case study of West Memphis, Arkansas, which has the second highest occurrence of pedestrian-involved accidents on the Interstate in Arkansas. The study site location includes a segment of Interstate I-40 which is at- grade. The surrounding area contains several different land-uses, which is believed to be the primary generator of these accidents. The goal of this project is to determine the primary causes of these accidents and determine potential countermeasures to reduce the crash rate for …


Applying Performance Engineered Mixture Design To Permeable Concrete, Rachel Pohl May 2020

Applying Performance Engineered Mixture Design To Permeable Concrete, Rachel Pohl

Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

The scope of research and application related to permeable pavements has recently broadened. The desire to significantly reduce the environmental impact of large paved areas makes the permeable pavement concept more desirable (American Concrete Institute, 2018). Although research and interest are increasing, the actual application of permeable pavement is still very limited and has not reached the airfield arena. In airfields, permeable pavement could possibly be used for aircraft aprons - which currently require substantial measures to control stormwater runoff. Permeable pavements are typically used in low-traffic-volume / lightly loaded applications; questions remain regarding a permeable pavement’s ability to hold …


Quantitative Resistance Assessment Of Sfrp-Strengthened Rc Bridge Columns Subjected To Blast Loads, Ahmad Alsendi, Christopher D. Eamon Apr 2020

Quantitative Resistance Assessment Of Sfrp-Strengthened Rc Bridge Columns Subjected To Blast Loads, Ahmad Alsendi, Christopher D. Eamon

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research Publications

The blast resistance of a typical reinforced concrete bridge pier column design was modeled with a nonlinear finite element approach that considers material damage, fracture, and separation. While varying concrete strength, amount of longitudinal reinforcing steel, and gravity load, the effect of applying an externally bonded steel fiber reinforced polymer (SFRP) wrapping was assessed. The presented approach uniquely quantifies column blast resistance in terms of charge weight. It was found that blast capacity was roughly linearly related to concrete strength and steel reinforcement ratio, the former of which is most influential. It was further found that a single layer of …


Load Truncation Approach For Development Of Live Load Factors For Bridge Rating, Sasan Siavashi, Christopher D. Eamon Apr 2020

Load Truncation Approach For Development Of Live Load Factors For Bridge Rating, Sasan Siavashi, Christopher D. Eamon

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research Publications

Various local governments have developed state-specific vehicular live load factors for bridge rating. However, a significant computational demand is often associated with such an effort. This is due to the large size of the weigh-in-motion (WIM) databases frequently used in the procedure. In this study, a method is proposed that can significantly reduce the computational cost of the analysis, while still maintaining reasonable accuracy. The proposed approach develops approximate live load random variable statistics by truncating the WIM database based on gross vehicle weight, then a complete reliability analysis is conducted to develop new live load factors that meet AASHTO-specified …