Research Article

Design and Development of Weigh-In-Motion Using Vehicular Telematics

Table 8

Other WIM systems vs. the proposed system.

WIM systemTypeCostAccuracyCalibration frequencyAvailabilityChances of failuresMeasuring speed

Static WIMStress sensors/coilsHighHigh (restricted)MediumLowLowStationary/low
LS-WIMStress sensorsHighModerate (restricted)Moderate (annual)ModerateModerateModerate
HS-WIMPiezoelectric cableHighLow (restricted)HighModerateHighHigh
Lines quartsHighLow (restricted)HighModerateHighHigh
Proposed WIMTelematicsLowLow (unrestricted)ModerateHighLowHigh