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ESALi = equivalent accumulated 18 000 lb (80 KN) single axle load for the axle type (i)
Gji =growth factor for a given growth rate (j) and design period (i)
AADTi =first year annual average daily traffic for axle type (i)
Growth factor calculation , example :design period =20 years . traffic growth 4%
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Gji = = = 29.78
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Example: 8 lane divided highway, AADT in both directions = during the first year= 12000
Passenger cars 50%
SN=5 pt=2.5