Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Azimi-Ghomi, Edreece A.
URN	etd-10312009-020223
Title	Analysis of truck overturn accidents on Virginia interstate systems :a case study of I-81
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Civil Engineering
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Hobeika, Antoine G. Committee Chair Han, Lee D. Committee Member Walker, Richard D. Committee Member
Keywords	Interstate 81
Date of Defense	1993-04-22
Availability	restricted
Abstract In this study, trucks or large trucks are defined as straight trucks (ST-TR) also known as single unit trucks having a single body without any hitch between the loading section and front driving mechanism, tractor trailers (TR -TR) having two bodies coupled by a hitch, and twin tractor trailers (TW-TR) with front driving mechanisms towed by a double trailer. Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) for these trucks have been steadily increasing for the past five years (1986-1990) showing a continuous growth in transportation goods both inside and outside of the State of Virginia. The objective of this research is to identify the major factors associated with truck overturns occurring on which occurred between 1986 and 1990, on the main line of the Virginia Interstate System in general and 1-81 in particular.
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