Optimizing Semitruck Platooning for Safety and Pavement Life

Semitruck Platooning: Safety and Pavement Impacts is a comprehensive course designed to analyze the multifaceted aspects of semitruck platooning. This course offers a detailed examination of the following key components:

• Introduction to semitruck platooning, including current issues and an analysis of weigh-in-motion data to characterize naturally formed platoons.
• Safety assessment utilizing a two-vehicle platoon model to determine critical headways for safe platooning, considering various driving scenarios and potential passenger vehicle interference.
• Pavement impact analysis employing finite element analysis to evaluate the effects of semitruck platooning on interstate highway pavements, identifying optimal platoon gaps.
• Examination of pavement service life impacts under different platoon gap scenarios, with specific findings for both concrete and asphalt pavements in the Canadian context.
• Discussion on the implications of semitruck platooning for pavement longevity and safety, including recommendations for optimizing platoon gaps and enhancing safety measures.

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge and practical insights into implementing semitruck platooning systems, balancing the objectives of safety, pavement longevity, and efficient freight transportation. This course is ideal for transportation engineers, freight logistics managers, infrastructure planners, and policymakers committed to advancing sustainable and efficient freight transportation technologies.