Impact of heavy-duty electric vehicles on asphalt concrete pavements

By Angeli Jayme on 10/17/2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Angeli Jayme, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. as she presents in person at the Fall 2024 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, October 17, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

The Fall 2024 semester is set to feature 13 presentations, each addressing a topic related to the electrification of transportation infrastructure. See the full lineup of speakers for Fall 2024.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

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Abstract and Bio

The shift to vehicle electrification and expanded charging infrastructure are crucial for decarbonizing transportation. However, agencies question whether existing roadways can support heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDEVs). Increased axle loads from battery placement and access to higher torque pose challenges to pavements. This Illinois Department of Transportation-funded project evaluates HDEV loading and acceleration impacts on asphalt pavements compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. The study considers different pavement types and battery placement scenarios. Finite element models were generated to assess tire load and acceleration effects, and a new approach to integrate pavement distresses is proposed.

Jayme is a research scientist at the Illinois Center for Transportation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In January 2025, she will join Arizona State University as an assistant professor. Her research focuses on tire-pavement interaction, pavement mechanics, damage quantification and energy harvesting. She holds a bachelor’s from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a master’s and doctorate from Illinois, all in civil engineering. Jayme is vice chair of ASCE’s Highway Pavement Committee and a core member of the Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track initiative.