Prediction of Primary Deformation Modulus Based on Bearing Capacity: A Case on Forest Road with a Light Falling Weight Deflectometer Zorn ZFG 3000 GPS

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dc.abstract.enBearing capacity and compaction are among the most important and frequently used geotechnical parameters in road construction. The aim of this study was to determine the possibility of predicting the value of the primary deformation modulus E1 (obtained from measurements using a static plate load test—PLT) based on measurements with a Zorn light falling weight deflectometer (LFWD), type ZFG 3000 GPS, with a drop weight of 10 kg. A regression analysis was performed on 245 bearing capacity measurements that were taken on 46 forest road sections with various road surfaces. Different regression models were tested, from linear to logarithmic, polynomial, exponential and power models, but excluding polynomials of fourth and higher degree. The results showed that the prediction of E1 values (PLT) from the dynamic deformation modulus values Evd (LFWD) was possible. However, the reported unsatisfactory strength of the relationship between the two parameters was associated with a high risk of error (r = 0.64, R2 = 0.41, Se = 49.78). Neither the use of more complex non-linear regression models, nor the use of multiple regression by introducing an additional estimator in the form of the s/v ratio, significantly improved estimation results. The quality of the prediction of the E1 value was not constant. It varied, depending on the type of forest road, the use of geosynthetic reinforcement and the type of road subgrade. During the study, it was also found that the quality of the prediction of the E1 value could be improved by limiting the range of Evd values tested from above. It is advisable to continue this type of research, as the obtained results could form the basis for future development of national standards for the use of LFWDs to control the bearing capacity and compaction of forest road pavements.
dc.affiliationWydział Leśny i Technologii Drewna
dc.affiliation.instituteKatedra Inżynierii Leśnej
dc.contributor.authorGrajewski, Sylwester M.
dc.date.access2026-02-16
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-02T13:15:09Z
dc.date.available2026-03-02T13:15:09Z
dc.date.copyright2022-11-09
dc.date.issued2022
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dc.description.if2,9
dc.description.number11
dc.description.points100
dc.description.versionfinal_published
dc.description.volume13
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/f13111874
dc.identifier.issn1999-4907
dc.identifier.urihttps://sciencerep.up.poznan.pl/handle/item/7565
dc.identifier.weblinkhttps://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/11/1874
dc.languageen
dc.relation.ispartofForests
dc.relation.pagesart. 1874
dc.rightsCC-BY
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dc.share.typeOPEN_JOURNAL
dc.subject.enbearing capacity of forest road
dc.subject.enstatic plate load test
dc.subject.enPLT
dc.subject.enVSS
dc.subject.enLWD
dc.subject.enLFWD
dc.subject.enPFWD
dc.titlePrediction of Primary Deformation Modulus Based on Bearing Capacity: A Case on Forest Road with a Light Falling Weight Deflectometer Zorn ZFG 3000 GPS
dc.typeJournalArticle
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