Benkelman Beam test performance steps

1. Select and marked the points at 2.7m and at 9 m respectively along the length and atleast 60 cm
from the edge of the road.
2. The dual wheel of the truck is centered above the mark.
3. The probe of the benkelman beam is placed between the dual tyres at the marked position.
4. Dial gauge is set at 1 cm.
5. Initial reading (s) is recorded when rate of deformation is less than or equal to .025 mm/min.
6. Truck is slowly driven (at speed 8-10 m/s appr.) at a distance of 2.7 m. and stopped.
7. Intermediate reading (I) is recorded.
8. Truck is driven forward a further 9 m.
9. Final reading (F) is recorded.
10. Pavement temperature is recorded atleast once in each hour.
11. Tyre pressure is checked at 2-3 hrs interval during a day.