Pavement Profile Viewing and Analysis Presented by Pro

Pavement Profile Viewing and Analysis Presented by Pro. VAL Support Team

Session 1 Introduction & Overview • Introductions • Workshop Overview • Introduction to Pro. VAL

Introduction Who We Are Mr. Bob Orthmeyer, P. E. COTR FHWA Resource Center Dr. George Chang, P. E. Team Lead – Pro. VAL Support The Transtec Group, Inc.

Introduction Who We Are Mr. Dave Merritt, P. E. Trainer – Pro. VAL Support Transtec Group Ms. Jennifer Rutledge Trainer – Pro. VAL Support Transtec Group

Introduction Introduce Yourself • Name • Agency and location • Interest in pavement profiling • Experiences with Pro. VAL

Workshop Overview • Workbook contents • Introduction and overview • Fundamentals of pavement profiling • Essential topics in profile analysis • Review and general discussion • Conclusion and workshop evaluation

What is Pro. VAL? • Software application to view and analyze pavement profiles in many different ways. • Easy to use and yet powerful to perform many kinds of profile analyses.

Who Sponsors Pro. VAL ? • US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) • Long Term Pavement Performance Program (LTPP) • Transportation Pooled Fund TPF-5(063) “Improving the Quality of Pavement Profiler Measurement” (21 States)

With Pro. VAL You Can… • Import profiles in various formats • Display profiles graphically • Manipulate profile data • Perform various profile analyses

History of Releases 2. 5 1. 0 3. 0 2. 7 3. 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2. 0 2. 6 2. 73 3. 1

What is Pro. VAL 3. 1/3. 2 ? • New Automated Fault Measurement (AFM) module • New Optimal WIM site Locator (OWL) module • Many other usability enhancements

How to get Technical Support? • Pro. VAL website – www. roadprofile. com • Email – info@roadprofile. com • Phone – (888) Pro. VAL 2

What’s on Pro. VAL Website? • Download Software and etc. • Workshop Info • Support Resource • Users’ Forum • Contact Info www. Road. Profile. com

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Software Demonstration