Changes to truck operations and the associated loads will impact both existing and new flexible and rigid pavements, making them an important consideration for owner agencies. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that facilitated proactive considerations to changes in pavement loading due to advancements in truck technology. These advancements impact current pavement design methods for durable and resilient pavements in the future. Presenters shared international initiatives on pavement technology strategies to address needs such as increased axle loads due to the weight of batteries and an increased loading frequency from truck platooning.
This webinar was the second of a two-part series that will explore potential advancements in truck technology such as electric trucks, truck platooning, CAVs, and their impacts on pavement performance, design methods, and maintenance. The first webinar, Anticipated Truck Loadings in Pavement Design—Part I, was held on November 25, 2024.
The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Recent studies in France: Design and testing of pavements with integrated charging systems for electric vehicles – Pierre Hornych, Université Gustave Eiffel
• North American perspective – John Haddock, Purdue University
• Australian and New Zealand perspective – Tyrone Toole, National Transport Research Organisation
• Question and answer session moderated by Paulina Leiva-Padilla, independent researcher

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Speak to the impacts that emerging truck technologies have on highway pavement loading such as weight and frequency
• Identify considerations in pavement design methods and rehabilitation strategies due to anticipated changes in highway loading

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.