MINISTRY OF PUBLIC

WORKS AND TRANSPORT

General Directorate of Techniques

Road Infrastructure Department

Guidelines for Operation of

Dynamic Response Intelligent
Monitoring System (DRIMS)

February 2018
Main Text: Guideline for Operation of Dynamic Response Intelligent
Monitoring System (DRIMS)

CHAPTER 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Outline of DRIMS ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Basic Composition of DRIMS ....................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Outline of IRI Measurement Using DRIMS .................................................................................. 2
1.5 Technical Terms Used in DRIMS Software ................................................................................... 4
1.6 Outline of the Guideline ................................................................................................................ 4
CHAPTER 2 Procedure of DRIMS Software Installation into Laptop PCs ...................................... 5
2.1 Outline ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Installation Procedure of Measurement Software .......................................................................... 5
2.3 Installation Procedure of Analysis Software .................................................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3 Installation of DRIMS Equipment into Vehicles ......................................................... 12
3.1 Outline ......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Equipment Installation Procedure ................................................................................................ 12
CHAPTER 4 Basic Operation of DRIMS ............................................................................................ 15
4.1 Operation of DRIMS Measurement Software ............................................................................. 15
4.1.1 Configuration and Operation Check of DIRIMS Measurement Software ........................... 15
4.1.2 Screen Structure of DRIMS Measurement Software ........................................................... 21
4.1.3 Basic Rules for Operation of DRIMS Measurement Software ............................................ 22
4.2 Folder Structure of DRIMS Measurement Software ................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 5 Hump Calibration .......................................................................................................... 23
5.1 Objective of Hump Calibration.................................................................................................... 23
5.1.1 Objective of Hump Calibration ............................................................................................ 23
5.1.2 Effect of Hump Calibration .................................................................................................. 23
5.2 Outline of Hump Calibration ....................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Hump Calibration Procedure ....................................................................................................... 24
5.4 Analysis for Hump Calibration .................................................................................................... 26
CHAPTER 6 IRI Estimation ................................................................................................................ 30
6.1 IRI Measurement Procedure ........................................................................................................ 30
6.2 Analysis for IRI Estimation ......................................................................................................... 33
CHAPTER 7 Post Processing of Analysis Results............................................................................... 35
7.1 Outline ......................................................................................................................................... 35
7.2 Integration of DRIMS Outputs into One File .............................................................................. 35
7.3 Calculation of Average IRI Values ............................................................................................... 37
7.4 Integration of IRI Values into Road Monitoring System ............................................................. 39
CHAPTER 8 Data Storage in Database ............................................................................................... 41
8.1 Objective of Data Storage in Database ........................................................................................ 41
8.2 An Example of DRIMS-based Database ..................................................................................... 41
8.2.1 Overall Structure of Road Inspection Database ................................................................... 41
8.2.2 Folder-1: Measurement (DRIMS Back-up Data) ................................................................. 41
8.2.3 Folder-2: Movie (Output-1).................................................................................................. 41
8.2.4 Folder-3: IRI Map (Output-2) .............................................................................................. 42
8.2.5 Folder-4: Inventory (Output-3) ............................................................................................ 43
CHAPTER 9 Checklist for DRIMS Operation ................................................................................... 45
9.1 Objective and Outline of Checklist .............................................................................................. 45
9.2 An Instruction for Checklist Application ..................................................................................... 45

Appendix: Configuration and Operation of Road Monitoring Device

CHAPTER 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... A1

CHAPTER 2 Installation of Equipment into Vehicles ....................................................................... A1
CHAPTER 3 Configuration of the Recorder ..................................................................................... A2
CHAPTER 4 Operation of the Recorder ............................................................................................ A5
CHAPTER 5 How to Play Recorded Movies...................................................................................... A7
5.1 Overview of Road Monitoring System ....................................................................................... A7
5.2 Basic Operation of Road Monitoring System ............................................................................. A8
5.3 Advanced Operation of Road Monitoring System...................................................................... A9
Main Text:
Guideline for Operation of
Dynamic Response Intelligent
Monitoring System (DRIMS)
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction

Dynamic Response Intelligent Monitoring System (DRIMS), which has been invented by “Bridge and
Structures Laboratory at University of Tokyo in Japan”, is one of the systems to measure road roughness
and estimate International Roughness Index (IRI). DRIMS estimates IRI values of inspected roads by
converting acquired vibration data of vehicles (in acceleration) into IRI values. DRIMS consists of two
types of software, 1) measurement software and 2) analysis software. This guideline describes detailed
procedures of DRIMS operation step by step.

1.2 Outline of DRIMS

Figure-1 illustrates brief explanation on IRI measurement mechanism of DRIMS and installation image of
DRIMS equipment into ordinary cars. As shown in the left figure, vibration data obtained by an
accelerometer above one of the rear tires is converted into IRI values. Also, as shown in the right figure,
DRIMS is very compact and can be easily installed into ordinary cars without any modification of car
shapes.

[Mechanism of DRIMS] [Installation Image of DRIMS into Ordinary Cars]

Figure-1 Mechanism and Installation Image of DRIMS

1.3 Basic Composition of DRIMS

One set of DRIMS is composed of the following 6 items shown in Table-1. Basically, items No.1-No.5
are always installed into inspection cars as shown in Figure-1. Item No.6, Humps, is used only during
hump calibration activity. Additionally as an option, road monitoring device (recorder) can be utilized with
DRIMS for more visual output. Also, battery connected to cigar socket of vehicles is very useful for
long-distance inspection in order to continuously operate PC.

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 Table-1 Basic Composition of DRIMS
No. Items Photo Description

Acquisition of vibration data &

1 Laptop PC conversion of the vibration data into
IRI values

Recording of locations during

2 GPS
measurement

3 Accelerometer Measurement of vehicles’ vibration data

DAQ
For transferring the data from
4 (Data Acquisition
accelerometer to computer
Module)

One-sided tape: fixing of Accelerometer

5 Tape
Two-sided tape: fixing of DAQ

6 Humps Applied to hump calibration

Applied to hump calibration

7 Color cone
(to be installed at start point)

Additional Device (Option)

Road monitoring [SD-Card]
device Recording of road conditions (The
*A
(Road condition data is to be saved in SD-Card.)
recorder)

Power source for the laptop PC

*B DC-AC Inverter connected to a cigarette lighter
socket of the vehicle

1.4 Outline of IRI Measurement Using DRIMS

Figure-2 summarizes the procedure of IRI measurement using DRIMS. In inspection stage, “IRI
measurement with DRIMS” and “road monitoring with recording device” are carried out simultaneously.
In addition, before or after the inspection, hump calibration shall be conducted prior to analysis stage in
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 which IRI values of inspected roads are calculated with assumptive vehicle properties based on hump
calibration result. As the result of the analysis, IRI map (Google Earth format) and IRI data sheet (CSV
format) are to be given. Also, movie with GPS information is separately obtained as an output of the
recording device. Table-2 summarizes software needed for DRIMS application, namely 1) measurement
software of DRIMS, 2) analysis software of DRIMS, 3) Google Earth (for presentation of DRIMS output),
and 4) Registrator Viewer (option). Actual displays of “Measurement Software” and “Analysis Software”
are also shown in Figure-2 for reference.

Inspection Stage Analysis Stage Inspection Outputs

Hump calibration with DRIMS Analysis

- IRI map (Google Earth)

IRI measurement with DRIMS Analysis
- IRI data sheet (CSV file)
Road monitoring with road
monitoring device (recorder) Movie with GPS location

Measurement Software of DRIMS Analysis Software of DRIMS

Figure-2 Outline of IRI Measurement Using DRIMS

Table-2 List of Software Related to DRIMS Application

No. Name Icon Description

1 Measurement Software For measurement of GPS data and acceleration data

2 Analysis Software For analysis of acceleration data and calculating IRI

For visual checking of IRI on satellite map.

3 Google Earth
Note: Internet connection is required.

Registrator Viewer
4 For reviewing of recorded movies with GPS information
(option)

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1.5 Technical Terms Used in DRIMS Software

Table-3 shows a list of basic technical terms used in DRIMS software. Users shall get familiar with these
technical terms for smooth operation of DRIMS.

Table-3 Technical Terms Used in DRIMS Software

Technical Terms Description
Driving test Specifically, hump calibration and IRI estimation
Acceleration Vertical acceleration (vibration) of inspection cars
GPS Global Positioning System to tell locations of inspections
Vehicle registration Registration of inspection course, vehicle type, and number of passengers
Error check Error check of DRIMS configuration set-up
Hump calibration Calibration to determine conditions of IRI measurement
Acquisition of vibration data through inspections to be converted into IRI
IRI estimation
by analysis (in other word, IRI measurement)
Outputs Outputs of hump calibration or IRI estimation
Google Earth Name of satellite map software
Distance Distance from start points of inspections to certain inspection points
Latitude & Longitude Latitude & longitude of inspection vehicles

1.6 Outline of the Guideline

A series of DRIMS operation procedure is explained in this guideline according to the flowchart shown in
Figure-3. In order to enable operators to efficiently master the entire DRIMS operation procedure, a
checklist is introduced in Chapter 9.

Chapter 2: Procedure of DRIMS Software Installation into Laptop PCs

Chapter 3: Installation of DRIMS Equipment into Vehicles

Preparation stage
Chapter 4: Basic Operation of DRIMS

Chapter 5: Hump Calibration

Chapter 6: IRI Estimation

Inspection/analysis
stage
Chapter 7: Post Processing of Analysis Results

Data management Chapter 8: Data Storage into Database

Figure-3 Outline of DRIMS Operation Procedure

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CHAPTER 2 Procedure of DRIMS Software Installation into Laptop PCs
2.1 Outline

This section describes procedure of DRIMS software installation into PC. For application of DRIMS,
both Measurement Software and Analysis Software shall be properly installed in operators’ PC.

2.2 Installation Procedure of Measurement Software

DRIMS Measurement Software can be installed into PC with the following 6 steps.

Step-1: Click a file named “setup (installation file)” in a folder named “DRIMS_Measurements_
Installer”.

Inside the folder

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Step-2: Change the install directory (location for installation of the file) of “DRIMS Measurement
Software” to any other directory outside the “Windows program directory (Ex. Program Files (x86)”. If
the file is installed into the Windows directory, the program might not be able to create files without
permissions of PC administrators. Click “Next” to process the installation.

[Default Stetting]

Not recommended

[After Changing of Directory for Installation]

As an example, the new directory is set as one of folders in Desktop

Click “Next” to proceed.

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Step-3: Accept license agreement and click “Next” to process the installation.

Step-4: After completion of the installation, restart PC.

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Step-5: Star the installed “Measurement Software” from either the following 2 locations.
[PC Start Menu] [Designated Directory for Installation]

Step-6: Click a file named “InstallDriver” in a folder named “00_USB_Driver_V1.1” and install GPS
driver.

Inside the folder

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2.3 Installation Procedure of Analysis Software

DRIMS Analysis Software can be installed into PC with the following 7 steps.

Step-1: Click a file named “DRIMSAnalysisInstaller_mcr (installation file)” in a folder named “DRIMS
Analysis Software”. If the system warns you for installation permission, run the file as PC administrator.

Inside the folder

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Step-2: Change the install directory (location for installation of the file) of “DRIMS Analysis Software”
to any other directory outside the “Windows program directory (Ex. Program Files (x86)”. If the file is
installed into the Windows directory, the program might not be able to create files without permissions of
PC administrators. Click “Next” to process the installation.

[Default Stetting]

Not recommended

[After Changing of Directory for Installation]

As an example, the new directory is set as one of folders in PC hard disk drive

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Step-3: For installation of “Matlab Complier Runtime”, no need to change the directory. Click “Next” to
process the installation.

Step-4: Star the installed “Analysis Software” from either the following 2 locations.
[PC Start Menu] [Designated Directory for Installation]

In case that your PC asks permission, run the software as administrator.

This window appears by right click of PC mouse.

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CHAPTER 3 Installation of DRIMS Equipment into Vehicles
3.1 Outline

Typical installation image of DRIMS equipment into vehicles is shown in Figure-4. USB cable to connect
DRIMS (Specifically, DAQ (Data Acquisition)) and PC can be inserted into any USB ports of the PC.

GPS

DAQ

PC

Figure-4 Typical Installation of DRIMS Equipment into Vehicles

3.2 Equipment Installation Procedure

DRIMS equipment shall be installed into vehicles according to the following procedure.

Step-1: Open DRIMS equipment box and takeout the equipment.

Two-sided tape

GPS

Open DAQ

Accelerometer and connection codes

Step-2: Connect GPS and DAQ to the laptop PC.

Connected; desirably, into USB 3.0 ports

Connected
DAQ

GPS Accelerometer

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 [Recommendation for connection of DAQ into USB 3.0 Ports]
It is recommended that USB cables of DAQ should be connected to USB 3.0 ports. Recently,
computers have 2 types of USB ports, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. The difference is that data transmission
speed of USB 3.0 (5120Mbps) is ten times as fast as that of USB 2.0 (480Mbps). That means USB 3.0
ports enables DAQ to transmit acquired data into laptop PCs more quickly and without fail. USB 3.0
ports can be easily identified by either “color of ports (blue) or “SS (Super Speed) USB logo”.
USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port

Typical USB ports SS USB logo Blue ports

Step-3: Fix the accelerometer above one of rear tires on opposite side of driver seats; in case of left
hand drive vehicles, the accelerometer is to be installed above the right-side rear tire.
(Ex. Pick-up truck)
1. Fix accelerometer with [Proper direction] 2. Cover accelerometer with
two-sided tape one-sided tape
Front side of vehicles

Two-sided tape
One-sided tape

Cover
with tape

Fix by tape Back side of vehicles

Caution:
- The accelerometer is attached to solid body of vehicles such as steel material.
- Don’t put any obstacles around the fixed accelerometer.
- Cables shall have sufficient free margins (not stretched).

Cables shall have sufficient free margins (not stretched).

The accelerometer shall be attached to solid part of vehicle body.

No obstacles are put around the fixed accelerometer.

Top view 
Run
Driver
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Driver

Right-side rear tire

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Step-4: Fix DAQ with one-sided tape in rear seats.

Fix the DAQ by one-sided tape.

(to be installed in rear seats)
One-sided tape

Step-5: Connect “DC-AC Inverter” with a laptop PC and a cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle.

DC-AC Inverter
(power source) Connect
Cigarette lighter socket

Connect

Step-6: Adjust the time of the laptop PC.

Step-7: Install the recorder near the rear view mirror and synchronize the time with that of laptop PC.

Close-up

Step-8: Set the GPS near side window.

Set the GPS near side window.

(to capture a satellite signal)

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CHAPTER 4 Basic Operation of DRIMS
4.1 Operation of DRIMS Measurement Software

4.1.1 Configuration and Operation Check of DRIMS Measurement Software

After setting up DRIMS equipment, configuration and operation check shall be done as follows.

Step-1: Preparation of GPS

1) Connect USB cable to computer.
2) Turn on GPS by moving the switch from “OFF” to “Smart”.
3) Move the switch from “Smart” to “Car”.
4) Wait for about 30 seconds.
5) Confirm twice peep sound and blinking the center light. (It means connecting to satellite.)
[Initially, power is off.] [Move the switch to “Smart”] [Move the switch to “Car”]

Smart Car
OFF

Step-2: Start DRIMS Measurement Software

1) Click and turn on DRIMS measurement software.

Click

2) Enter a DRIMS activation code (registration for license) if requested

A DRIMS activation code is to be requested if computers are not licensed. The activation codes are
indicated inside the DAQ box.

The activation code is indicated

inside the DAQ box.
Open

If there’s no problem with initial preparation explained so far, the following window is to be displayed
and software gets activated.

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 These 2 items shall be checked as “OK”.
If not, close the software and restart it after checking if all
the equipment is set properly.

The following figure is an example of properly functioning image of the software.

Demonstration of vibration acquisition Demonstration of GPS motion

[Trouble Shooting (Activation of DRIMS Measurement Software)]

Trouble Measures to be Taken
“OK” is not shown for DAQ. Change the USB port for DAQ.
Remove USB cable and restart software.
“OK” is not shown for GPS. 1) Remove USB and close the software window.
2) Restart GPS before connecting to PC, and confirm beep sound.
3) After that, connect to PC and start the software
Change the USB port for GPS.

[Trouble Shooting (licensing of computers for activation of unregistered DRIMS equipment)]

If unregistered DRIMS is connected to computers, and DRIMS Measurement Software is turned on, the
following error occurs.
Trouble
DRIMS measurement software doesn’t get activated with the following error massage.

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In order to license the computers for activation of unregistered DRIMS equipment, the old licenses
registered in the computers have to be invalidated and new activation codes have to be registered in the
computers. The detailed procedure is explained below.

Measures to be Taken
1) Delete the old license file named “license.bin” in the DRIMS measurement folder.
Select and delete

2) Click and turn on DRIMS Measurement Software.

Click

3) Enter a new activation code (registration for license).

DRIMS measurement software gets activated after the new activation code is entered. Once
computers are licensed to the unregistered DRIMS equipment, the license file, “license.bin”, is to be
generated in the DRIMS measurement folder again.

Step-3: Data Entry for “Vehicle Registration”

1) Select “Vehicle Registration”.
2) Enter road name (Ex. RN1).
3) Enter 1) a type of inspection vehicles and 2) number of passengers (Ex. Pickup-3).
4) Inspection date.
5) Click “Register”.

2 3 4 5

6) Check a folder for outputs generated in the folder where Measurement Software is saved.
The generated folder (Outputs of inspections are to be
saved in here.)

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Step-4: Data Entry for “Driving test”
1) Select “Driving test”.
2) Check if the folder generated in Step-3 is selected.
3) Define course name. (Ex. Couse1, Course2, Course3 etc.)
4) Chose either “IRI Estimation” or “Hump Calibration”.

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Step-5: Data Check of “Acceleration”

Select “Acceleration” and check if necessary data entry is the same as the example shown below.

Step-6: Data Entry for “GPS”

1) Select “GPS”.
2) Enter “7” in UTC Time Zone.
Note: Universal Time, Coordinated (UTC) in Cambodia is “+7”.

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Step-7: Error Check
1) Select “Error Check” and check if necessary data entry is the same as the example shown below.

2) Select “Error Check2” and check if necessary data entry is the same as the example shown below.

Step-8: Run the Measurement Software (actual measurement)

1) Select “Driving test”.
2) Click “Start[F11]” to run the software. (The icon turns into “Logging[F11]”.)

1 2

Step-9: Check if output files are generated in the folder explained in Step-3.

Click

Inside the folder

Click

Inside the folder

These 2 files (Acc and GPS) are generated Check if the file size is increasing.
every 20 minutes.

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Step-10: Stop the software
1) Click “Logging[F11]” to stop the software.

Click

2) Choose “OK” to save the generated data files.

[Recommendation for Operation Test before Actual Inspections]

Process of Step-8 through Step-10 should be carried out as operation test before actual inspections.
1) Click “Start[F11]” to run the software.
Click
2) Click “Logging[F11]” to stop the software.
Click
3) Click “Save” first. Then, click “OK” after confirming that “Save” has turned into “Delete”.

[Trouble Shooting]
Trouble Measure
The window shown below doesn’t 1) Remove all the connected cables.
appear when “Logging[F11]” is 2) Close the software.
clicked to stop the software. 3) Start the procedure all over again from Step-1.

Step-11: Check the generated data files in the folder as explained in Step-9.
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 4.1.2 Screen Structure of DRIMS Measurement Software
Figure-5 illustrates basic screen structure of DRIMS measurement software.

For configuration & operation

Counter
Speed meter Odometer

Vibration (vertical acceleration data)

GPS information

Figure-5 Screen Structure of DRIMS Measurement Software

[Additional function to IRI measurement]

In addition to IRI measurement, the software has counting function for the following items.
1) Number and locations of potholes
2) Number and locations of bridge expansion joints

[Counting function]

Counter

Press the following keys for

counting
- Pothole: “p” or “1”
- Joint: “j” or “2”

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 4.1.3 Basic Rules for Operation of DRIMS Measurement Software
Basic rules of DRIMS application are as follows.
1) Do not start IRI measurement without “Operation Check” described in Section 4.1.1.
2) During IRI measurement, constantly check if generated data files are properly stored in certain
folders.
3) Once IRI measurement is completed, save the obtained data files in properly-named folders of
designated file server, PC etc.. For example, dates and locations of inspections shall be included in
the folders’ names.

4.2 Folder Structure of DRIMS Measurement Software

Basic folder structure of DRIMS Measurement Software is shown in Figure-6. Folders of each inspection
course have 2 folders, “Hump” and “IRI”. Acc files and GPS files are generated in these folders after
inspections/calibrations. Then, “output” folders are to be added after analyses based on the Acc files and
GPS files.

Registered folder for the inspection

Measurement RN1_Pickup-3_20150805 Hump output Analysis results

Acc file, GPS file Calibration

xxxx results

xxxx Analysis results

IRI output
xxxx
(Google earth file)

(CSV file)
Acc file, GPS file Inspection
results

Figure-6 Folder Structure of DRIMS Measurement Software

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CHAPTER 5 Hump Calibration
5.1 Objective of Hump Calibration

5.1.1 Objective of Hump Calibration

Hump calibration shall be conducted in order to adjust different vibration characteristics of inspection
vehicles. As shown in Figure-7, vehicle response (vibration) is quite different, depending on vehicle types.
This means, IRI values could be a lot different due to vehicle types. Therefore, vehicle models in
IRI-analysis software shall be standardized by hump calibrations in order to maintain consistency of IRI.

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NissanPatrol
Toyota Hilux
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PSD[acc2]

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20

10

0
0 5 10 15 20
Frequency[Hz]
Figure-7 Comparison of Vehicle Response Difference

5.1.2 Effect of Hump Calibration

Figure-8 shows effect of hump calibration on IRI value calculation; IRI values of 2 different type vehicles
are similar (adjusted by hump calibration).
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Vehcle-1
Vehcle-2
15
IRI [mm/m]

10

0
0 5 10 15
Distance(km)
Figure-8 Comparison of IRI Values after Hump Calibration

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5.2 Outline of Hump Calibration

Figure-9 outlines standard hump calibration procedure. Hump calibration requires about 100m flat driving
course. Vehicles speed up in the first 20m of the course and maintain constant speed of 20km/h before
they get on humps. After passing the humps, the vehicles still maintain 20km/h for 5 seconds and begin to
speed down. This process, hump calibration, shall be conducted at least 5 times repeatedly. It should be
noted that the distance indicated in Figure-9 is a reference, but not a specific rule. Small difference of the
distance does not affect the calibration results so much as long as the constant driving speed of 20km/h is
maintained about 5 seconds before and after vehicles get on the humps. It also should be noted that the
number of passengers shall be the same as that for IRI measurement.

Hump
Start Stop
Start measurement Stop measurement
Constant driving speed of 20km/h
20m  30m  30m  20m 
Acceleration 20km/h 20km/h Decceleration

Set a color cone at Top view 

the start point.
Returning to the Start Point

Driver
Accelerometer Hump
Calibration

Figure-9 Outline of Standard Hump Calibration

5.3 Hump Calibration Procedure

Hump calibration shall be carried out in accordance with the following procedure.

Step-1: Install humps in the calibration course and a color cone at the start point.
Top View

Side View

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Step-2: Open DRIMS Measurement Software.

Click

Step-3: Data Entry for “Driving test”

1) Select “Driving test”.
2) Select the folder for Inspection
3) Define course name. (Ex. Course1)
4) Chose “Hump Calibration”.

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Step-4: Start calibration

1) Set the vehicle at the start point.
2) Click “Start[F11]” to run the software.
Click
3) Speed up and maintain 20km/h.
4) After getting on humps, keep driving at 20km/h for 5 seconds.
5) Click “Logging[F11]” to stop the software.
Click
6) Click “OK” and save the data.

Note: If you fail to drive at constant speed of 20km/h, don’t save the data and carry out the calibration
again.

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Step-5: Check if the obtained data is properly saved in the following folder.

Click

Inside the folder

Click

Inside the folder

These 2 files (Acc and GPS) are generated.

Step-6: Repeat the above process (hump calibration) 5 times.

Step-7: Check the generated ACC files and GPS files (totally 5 sets).
5 Acc files Data size is around 40-60KB

5 GPS files

5.4 Analysis for Hump Calibration

Hump calibration result shall be finalized by analysis in accordance with the following procedure.

Step-1: Turn on DRIMS Analysis Software

Click

Step-2: Select “Hump calibration +Speed calibration (simulation)” in “1. Specify analysis type”.

Click
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Step-3: Click “Acceleration” in “2. Specify input files” and select 5 Acc files obtained from hump
calibration. (You can select more than one file by pressing “Shift key” of PC.)

Click

Select 5 files (use “Shift key” of PC)

Step-4: Check if configuration of “3. Configure parameters” is set as follows.

Step-5: Run the calculation.

Click
Note: 1) New window pops up when the calculation starts.
2) The calculation is to be finished in 5-10 minutes.

Step-6: Check if analysis result is properly saved in the following folder.

Click

Inside the folder

Click

Inside the folder

Click
Note: The generated data files are to be used in analysis for IRI estimation.

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 [Reference (Screen Structure of DRIMS Analysis Software)]

Current status of
analysis
List of selected files

Graphs generated by analysis

Button to switch figures

Step-7: Check the analysis result.

Lines of “Model” and “Measurement” shown in Figure-10 shall be close to each other in the frequency
range of 0 to 5 HZ (up to the first peak of the curve); acceptable difference of the 2 curves is 10% at most.
If not, hump calibration shall be redone all over again.

2 lines shall be close to

each other within the range.

Figure-10 Criteria for Checking of Analysis Results

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[Trouble Shooting]
Trouble Measures to be Taken
Calculation stop This error occurs due to inadequacy of some of the selected 5 Acc files. To
during its process solve this problem, follow the procedure below.
1) Conduct the analysis again file by file in order to identify which file is
defective.
2) Delete the defective files.
3) Carry out hump calibration again in order to obtain Acc files that replace
the defective files.
Note: Refer to “Section 5.3” and check the procedure closely before
redoing the hump calibration.

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CHAPTER 6 IRI Estimation
6.1 IRI Measurement Procedure

IRI Measurement shall be carried out in accordance with the following procedure.

Step-1: Open DRIMS Measurement Software.

Click

Step-2: Configure the software, following Step-1 to Step-7 explained in “Section 4.1.1”.
Note: Select “IRI Estimation” in data entry of “Driving test”.

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Step-3: IRI Measurement

1) Determine “start point” and “end point” of inspection courses and set vehicles at the start point.
2) Click “Start[F11]” at the inspection start point.
Click
3) Click “Logging[F11]” at inspection rest points /inspection end point.
Click
4) Click “OK” and save the data after clicking “Logging[F11]”.

Note: 1) Keep driving at more than 30km/h. (DRIMS can’t generate IRI values at less than 30km/h.)
2) Inspections can be temporarily stopped at rest points. Restart the inspection again after leaving
the rest points.
3) Change the “Course Name” every after stopping at rest points (Ex. Course1, Course2, Course3
etc.) so that inspectors can easily identify generated data files along with time history.

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 More than
30km/h

Start Point Rest Point-1 Rest Point-2 End Point

Course1 Course2 Course3
[Recommendation for Continuous Inspection Course]
It is strongly recommended that inspection courses should be continuous although rest points can be set in
the inspection courses. For instance, as described in Figure-11, if inspectors have more than one choice to
set inspection start points, the start points should be set in consideration of the course continuity.
Selection of continuous course makes post-processing of acquired data much more efficient. In case that
an inspection course shown as “Bad Example” is taken, the 2 separated inspection courses can’t be
combined in post-processing stage due discontinuity of the courses.

Good Example (continuous inspection) Bad Example (discontinuous inspection)

Inspection Start Point End Point-1

Course-1
Approaching to
Approaching to Start Point Start Point-2 Start Point-1

Start Point-2

Approaching to
Continuous inspection Course-2 Start Point-1

Inspection End Point End Point-2

Note: Course-1 and Course-2 are discreetly
Note: Inspection course is continuous.
inspected.
Figure-11 Recommendation for Continuous Inspection Course

Step-4: Check if analysis result is properly saved in the following folder.

Click

Inside the folder

Click
Inside the folder
These 2 types of files (Acc and GPS) are generated
every 20 minutes.

Note: The file generation shall be constantly

checked. Also, increments of the file size
shall be constantly checked during inspection.

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 [Trouble Shooting (failure in obtaining Acc/GPS files)]
Trouble Measures to be Taken
1. Acc/GPS files are not To solve this problem, follow the procedure below.
generated. [Measure-1]
2. Size of Acc/GPS files 1) Stop IRI measurement and the inspection vehicle.
are not increasing. 2) Check connection between DRIMS equipment and the laptop PC.
3) Conduct “Operation Test” explained in Page-20.
4) If it’s working fine, get back to IRI measurement again.
If Measure-1 doesn’t work, proceed to Measure-2.

[Measure-2]
1) Restart the laptop PC.
2) Redo “Basic Operation of DRIMS” explained in Page-16 through 20
all over again.
3) If it’s working fine, get back to IRI measurement again.
If Measure-2 doesn’t work, the laptop PC might have some problems. In
this case, it’s better to stop the inspection and carry out the inspection
with other laptop PCs on another day.

[Recommendation for Data Check at Inspection End Points]

It’s strongly recommended that IRI data obtained through inspections should be closely checked at
inspection end points. Desirably, analysis procedure (to be explained in Section 6.2) should be taken as a
part of the data checking. As illustrated in Figure-12, if there’s anything wrong with the obtained data,
inspectors have one more chance to carry out IRI measurement again on their way home. In this way,
checking at the end points prevents inspectors from doing inspections again for the same course on
another day.

Case-1: Successful Inspection Case-2: Unsuccessful Inspection

Start Point Start Point

Inspection Inspection (unsuccessful)

Going back Inspection again on the way home

Data checking at End Point Data checking at End Point

(Successful) (Unsuccessful)

End Point End Point

Figure-12 Data Checking at Inspection End Points

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6.2 Analysis for IRI Estimation

IRI measurement results shall be finalized by analysis in accordance with the following procedure.

Step-1: Add hump calibration folder (including output) in the folder where IRI measurement results are
saved. The number of passengers and vehicle type shall be consistent between hump calibration
and IRI measurement.

Click

Inside the folder

The folder shall include “output folder”.
Add
Note: Use correct hump calibration data;
1) The number of passengers and 2) inspection
vehicle type shall be consistent between hump
calibration data and IRI measurement data.

Step-2: Turn on DRIMS Analysis Software

Click

Step-3: Select “IRI estimation” in “1. Specify analysis type”.

Click
Step-4: Click “Acceleration” in “2. Specify input files” and select all the Acc files obtained from IRI
measurement.

Click

Inside the folder

Click
Inside the folder

Select

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Step-5: Check if configuration of “3. Configure parameters” is set as follows.

Step-6: Run the calculation

Click
Note: 1) New window pops up when the calculation starts.
2) The calculation time changes, depending on the number of files.

Step-7: Check if analysis result is properly saved in the following folder.

Click

Inside the folder

Click
Inside the folder
Click
[Output]
The following data files are to be generated after analysis as outputs of IRI measurement.
Figures and Graphs for report etc.
Location maps for potholes and bridge joints
in Google Earth format

Raw inspection data in CSV file format

No need to open

IRI maps (coloring) in Google Earth format

IRI maps (values) in Google Earth format

Acceleration maps (values) in Google Earth format

Speed maps (values) in Google Earth format

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CHAPTER 7 Post Processing of Analysis Results
7.1 Outline

DRIMS Analysis Software has “post processing function” which sorts DRIMS analysis results.
Application of the function expedites summarization of inspection results. This section explains
procedures of the following 3 functions that can be utilized in data sorting stage.
1) Integration of DRIMS outputs (CSV files and Google Earth files) into one file
2) Calculation of average IRI values at 100m interval
Note: Originally, calculation interval of average IRI values is 10m.
3) Integration of IRI values into road monitoring system (output of the recorder)

7.2 Integration of DRIMS Outputs into One File

DRIMS outputs (CSV files and Google Earth files) can be integrated into one file in accordance with the
following procedure.

Step-1: Turn on DRIMS Analysis Software.

Click

Step-2: Click “Postprocess” in “5. Review previous results”.

Click

Step-3: Specify the start point and the end point of the inspection course.
Specify the start point and the end point of the inspection course using GPS information of Google Earth
files. Latitude of start points Longitude of start points

Select “ddmmss.sss”.
Note: dd (2 digit for degree), mm (2 digit for minute) etc.

[Example of data entry]

Google Earth data Data entry for DRIMS Analysis Software

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 Note: Latitudes and longitudes of the above 2 points shall be looked up in Google Earth as follows.
a) Open Google Earth files (IRI map)

Click

Inside the folder

Click
Inside the folder
Click

Open “IRI map”

b) Click “Add Placemark” icon in tool bar. Icon

Click

c) Move the icon blinking on the display.

Start Point

Move

d) Read latitude and longitude of the point (to be entered into DRIMS Analysis Software).

e) Repeat the same process for the end point.

Step-4: Select “IRI CSV files”.

1) Click “IRI CSV files”.

Click
2) Enter the file path of “measurement output folder” in the address bar.

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 3) Select all the CSV files in the folder and click “OK”.

Select all

Step-5: Click “Run”.

Click

Step-6: Check the Generated Data Files

Click

Inside the folder

Click
Inside the folder
Click
Inside the folder
Click
Inside the folder

7.3 Calculation of Average IRI Values

Calculation interval of IRI values in CSV files can be changed from 10m to 100m by the following
procedure.

Step-1: Click “Postprocess” in “5. Review previous results”.

Click

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Step-2: Enter “100” in “IRI calculation interval (m)”.

Step-3: Select “Course’s IRI files”.

1) Click “Course’s IRI files”.

Click
2) Enter the file path of “postP_endPoints” folder (generated in “Section 8.2”) in the address bar.

3) Select the CSV file in the folder and click “OK”.

Select

Step-4: Click “Run”.

Click

Step-5: Check the Generated Data File.

Click

Inside the folder

Click
Inside the folder
Click
Inside the folder
Click
Inside the folder 100m interval

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7.4 Integration of IRI Values into Road Monitoring System

IRI Values can be integrated into the road monitoring system by the following procedure.

Step-1: Click “Postprocess” in “5. Review previous results”.

Click

Step-2: Click “Run” for “Match the Drive Recorder files and DRIMS files”.

Click

Step-3: Select “nmea files”.

1) Enter the file path of “recorder output folder” in the address bar.

2) Select all the “nmea files” (GPS information obtained by the recorder) and click “OK”.

Select all

Step-4: Select CSV files.

1) Enter the file path of “measurement output folder” in the address bar.

2) Select all the CSV files.

Select all

Note: 1) After selecting CSV files, data integration starts with the following pop-up window.

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 2) If the integration is successfully done, a linear graph is to be given. In case that the graph is
not linear, check if correct “nmea files” and CSV files are selected and redo the process.

Good example
Bad example

Step-5: Check the Result of Data Integration

1) Open “RegistratorViewer” (road monitoring system software).
Click
2) Check if the altitude graph has been replaced with the IRI graph.

IRI values

Basically, IRI values range from 2 to 15. If the values are out of the range, most
probably the graph still indicates altitude.

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CHAPTER 8 Data Storage in Database
8.1 Objective of Data Storage in Database

Objective of data storage in database is to sustainably monitor and compare road conditions between
before and after repair works. As shown in Figure-13, change of road conditions shall be quantitatively
evaluated by certain criteria such as IRI in order to clarify the effectiveness of road repair works.

[Before Repair Work] [After Repair Work]

3.5<IRI IRI<3.5

Repaired

Pothole
Figure-13 Comparison of Road Condition between before and after Repair Works

8.2 An Example of DRIMS-based Database

8.2.1 Overall Structure of Road Inspection Database

Road inspection data should be stored in hard disk drive whose data capacity is 1TB to 3TB (hereafter
called “database”). Basically, the database should consist of the following 4 folders;
Folder-1: Measurement DRIMS measurement/analysis data (for back-up)
Folder-2: Movie Output-1: Recorded movies
Folder-3: IRI Map Output-2: Road condition map in Google Earth format
Folder-4: Inventory Output-3: Road inventory in Excel file format

All the DRIMS-related files are to be manually stored into either of the above 4 folders after inspection
and subsequent analyses.

8.2.2 Folder-1: Measurement (DRIMS Back-up Data)

Folder-1 stores DRIMS measurement/analysis data for back-up. The details of folder-1 structure are
already shown in Figure-6 (page-22).

8.2.3 Folder-2: Movie (Output-1)

Folder-2 stores recorded movies with GPS locations. The movies can be used as road monitoring system.
As illustrated in Figure-14, the road monitoring system is combination of movies, GPS location maps,
driving speed (time history based), IRI values (time history based), and speed meter & odometer. The
system is very useful for reviewing the inspections. An example of folder-2 structure is shown in
Figure-15.

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 Figure-14 Recorded Movies with GPS Location

Main folder Subfolder-1 Subfolder-2 Inside of the folder

Movie 2015 RN1 150724
Movie files
2016 RN2 150731

2017 RN3 150804

Folder name: Inspection year Folder name:

Note: Maximum of 3 years for Road name + inspection date
data storage And so on

Figure-15 An example of Folder-2 Structure

8.2.4 Folder-3: IRI Map (Output-2)

Folder-3 stores road condition maps in Google Earth format (hereafter called “IRI map”). As shown in
Figure-16, road conditions are indicated by 5 different colors on IRI maps, depending on their IRI ranges.
An example of folder-3 structure is shown in Figure-17.

Color Indication
10.0≦IRI
7.0≦IRI<10.0
5.0≦IRI<7.0
3.0≦IRI<5.0
IRI<3.0
No data

Figure-16 Road Condition Map (IRI Map)

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 Main folder Subfolder Inside of the folder
IRI Map 2015 RN1 150724.kmz
2016 RN2 150731.kmz
2017 RN3 150804.kmz
. File name:
. Road name + inspection date
.
Up to 10 years

Figure-17 An Example of Folder-3 Structure

8.2.5 Folder-4: Inventory (Output-3)

Folder-4 stores road inventory that is to be prepared using DRIMS inspection data that is given as IRI
data sheet in CSV file format as shown in Figure-18. The data sheets include time of recording, distance
(location of measurement), IRI values (at 10m interval), GPS information, driving speed, number of
identified defects, and number of bridge expansion joints.

DRIMS distance IRI latitude longitude altitude speed Pothole Joint

7/24/2015 3:05:30 AM 0 7.68909 11.53151 104.935 14.8 17.72911 0 0
7/24/2015 3:05:45 AM 10 7.68909 11.53156 104.9351 14.1099 17.72911 0 0
7/24/2015 3:05:48 AM 20 7.68909 11.53159 104.9352 15.0071 17.72911 0 0
7/24/2015 3:05:50 AM 30 7.68909 11.53162 104.9353 15.4388 17.72911 0 0
7/24/2015 3:05:51 AM 40 7.68909 11.53165 104.9354 15.5284 17.72911 0 0
7/24/2015 3:05:53 AM 50 7.68909 11.53168 104.9355 15.3843 17.72911 0 0
Figure-18 IRI Data Sheet

It’s recommended that road inventory should be prepared based on information in the IRI data sheet in
order to more visually summarize inspected roads conditions. An example of road inventory format is
given in Figure-20. In case of the example, road conditions are assessed by 5-grade evaluation criterion
that is defied in combination with IRI and visual inspection results. An example of folder-4 structure is
shown in Figure-19.

Main folder Subfolder Inside of the folder

Inventory 2015 RN1 150724.xlsx
2016 RN2 150731.xlsx
2017 RN3 150804.xlsx
. File name:
. Road name + inspection date
.
Up to 10 years

Figure-19 An Example of Folder-4 Structure

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 [Road Inventory (detailed road condition)]
5-grade evaluation criterion of road condition

Basic road
information and
road condition
(1) Road Name RN3 Breakdown of Road Condition
(2) Road Length (km) 135.4 0% 0%
(3) Pavement Type AC Priority-1
(4) Date of IRI measurement 6/Aug/2015 18% Priority-2
(5) Start Point & End Point Start PK0+000 End PK135+400 Priority-3
(6) Average IRI (Total Section) 2.1 53% 29% Priority-4
(7) Visual Rating (Total Section) Indicator N 1.49 Evaluation Poor Priority-5
(8) Priority (Total Section) Priority-3 Repair
Priority (5km interval)
1
2 Road condition by5-grade evaluation along
3 the inspected road
4
5
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
(11) Visual Rating
(9) Location (10) Average IRI (14) Remarks
(Per 5.0km) (13)
(12) Priority
No.of Defects Pavement No. of
Per Per Per Evalu- (Per 5.0km) Type Major
From To Per Per N Bridge
100m 1.0km 5.0km ation Findings
100m 5.0km Joints
4 km + 0 4 km + 100 1.9 0 0
4 km + 100 4 km + 200 1.9 0 0
4 km + 200 4 km + 300 1.9 0 0
4 km + 300 4 km + 400 1.9 0 0
4 km + 400 4 km + 500 NaN 0 Very Priority-5 To be 0
2.1 2.0 0 0.00
4 km + 500 4 km + 600 NaN 0 good No or defined 0
4 km + 600 4 km + 700 2.7 0 0
4 km + 700 4 km + 800 2.7 0 small 0
4 km + 800 4 km + 900 2.0 0 repair 0
4 km + 900 5 km + 0 2.0 0 0

Detailed road condition (evaluation at 5km interval)

[Road Inventory (summary of road condition)]
Province (DPWT) Location Ave. Visual rating Priority
No. Name From To IRI N Evaluation Rank Discription
24 Phunom Penh 0 km 5 km 2.0 0.00 Very good 5 No or small repair
24 Phunom Penh 5 km 10 km 1.8 0.60 Fair 4 Small repair
4 Kandal 10 km 15 km 2.7 0.80 Fair 4 Small repair
4 Kandal 15 km 20 km 2.4 1.40 Poor 3 Repair
4 Kandal 20 km 25 km 2.6 0.20 Good 5 No or small repair
23 Takeo 25 km 30 km 2.8 0.20 Good 5 No or small repair
23 Takeo 30 km 35 km 2.3 0.60 Fair 4 Small repair
23 Takeo 35 km 40 km 2.2 0.00 Very good 5 No or small repair
23 Takeo 40 km 45 km 2.5 0.00 Very good 5 No or small repair
23 Takeo 45 km 50 km 2.8 0.60 Fair 4 Small repair
Figure-20 An Example of Road Inventory

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CHAPTER 9 Checklist for DRIMS Operation
9.1 Objective and Outline of Checklist

It is recommended that entire DRIMS operation procedure explained in this guide line should be carried
out in accordance with “Checklist for DRIMS Operation” shown in the next page. The objective of
checklist application is to avoid typical failures and get the series of operations done most efficiently. It is
sure that the application of the checklist should substantially contribute to improvement of operators’
practical knowledge and skills on DRIMS operation. The checklist is formulated as a table consisting of
the following 4 items;
1) DRIMS operation stages (a total of 8 operation stages explained in this guideline)
2) Page numbers of this guideline in which detailed explanation for the checklist items is shown.
3) Checklist descriptions
4) Checkboxes for confirmation

9.2 An Instruction for Checklist Application

Checklist descriptions are placed in the table in order of actual DRIMS operation procedure. Therefore,
operators are recommended to complete the checklist items in the order, filling the checkboxes after
completion of each item. Here is a recommended procedure for the checklist application.
Step-1: Check which “Operation Stage” you are in, and in what chapter instructions are given.
Step-2: Read checklist descriptions and find instructions in the guideline, referring to page number
indicated next to each checklist description.
Step-3: Carry out activities specified in the checklist descriptions, following the guideline instructions.
Step-4: Fill in checkboxes, upon completion of checklist descriptions.

It should be noted that checklist descriptions of “Basic Operation of DRIMS” are to be checked before
both “Hump Calibration” and “IRI Measurement”.

As for operation stage of “Preparation of Road Inventory”, refer to “Guideline for Routine Maintenance
Using IRI”.

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 Checklist for DRIMS Operation
Operation Stage Page Checklist Checkbox
Installation of DRIMS Measurement Software is installed in laptop PCs, and the laptop PCs are
5-8, 15
Software into licensed by DRIMS activation codes.
Laptop PCs
9-11 DRIMS Analysis Software is installed in laptop PCs.
(Chapter 2)
2 All the equipment shown in Table-1 (Page-2) is ready to be installed.
Accelerometer is installed in a proper way above one of rear tires on opposite side
of driver seats; in case of left hand drive vehicles, the accelerometer is to be
13
installed above the right-side rear tire.
The accelerometer is attached to solid part of vehicle body such as steel material.
Installation of
13 No obstacles are put around the fixed accelerometer.
DRIMS Equipment
13 Cables have sufficient free margins (not stretched).
into Vehicles
13 DAQ is fixed to vehicles in rear seats.
(Chapter 3)
13 The USB cable of DAQ is connected to USB 3.0 port.
14 Power of the laptop PC is secured by DC-AC inverter.
The time of the laptop PC is adjusted.
14
The time of the recorder is synchronized with that of the laptop PC.
14 GPS is set near side window to capture a satellite signal.
These items shall be checked before both hump calibration and IRI measurement. Hump IRI
16 DRIMS measurement software is activated normally.
Basic Operation of 17 Data Entry for “Vehicle Registration” is properly done.
DRIMS 18 Data Entry for “Driving test” is properly done.
(Chapter 4) 18 Data Entry for “GPS” is properly done.
19 Error check is done properly.
Operation test is carried out before actual inspections.
19, 20
Generation of Acc/GPS files is confirmed during the operation test.
24 Appropriate site for hump calibration is selected (enough space & flat surface).
The number of passengers and vehicle type are the same as those for IRI
24
measurement.
16-20 Checking for Basic Operation of DRIMS is complete.
A color cone is set at the start point.
Hump Calibration 24
Humps are set about 50m from the start point.
(Chapter 5)
Constant driving speed of 20km/h is maintained about 5 seconds before and after
24, 25 vehicles get on the humps. If you fail to drive at constant speed of 20km/h, don’t
save the data and carry out the calibration again.
24 Hump calibration is conducted at least 5 times.
Analysis for 5 calibration results is carried out at the site right after the calibration.
26-28
Desirable analysis result shown in Figure-10 (P.28) is confirmed.
30 Inspection start points and end points are clarified.
The number of passengers and vehicle type are the same as those for hump
24
calibration.
IRI Measurement
16-20 Checking for Basic Operation of DRIMS is complete.
(Chapter 6)
Generation of Acc/GPS files is constantly checked. Also, increment of the file size
31-32 is constantly checked during inspections.
(If there’s anything wrong with the data acquisition, refer to Page-32.)
Appropriate calibration data is used for analysis (consistency in the number of
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passengers & inspection vehicle types)
Analysis for IRI
33, 34 IRI Estimation is conducted in accordance with “Section 6.2”.
Estimation
35-37 CSV files/Google Earth files are integrated by post processing.
(Chapter 6 & 7)
37, 38 Average IRI values (at 100m interval) are calculated by post processing.
39, 40 IRI values are integrated into recorded movies.
Preparation of Road inventory is prepared in accordance with “Guideline for Routine
-
Road Inventory Maintenance Using IRI”.
The following inspection outputs are saved in “Road Inspection Database”.
Data Storage in 1) DRIMS measurement/analysis data
Database 41-44 2) Recorded movies
(Chapter 8) 3) IRI map (Goodle Earth format)
4) Road inventory (Excel format)

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Appendix:
Configuration and Operation
of Road Monitoring Device
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
In addition to DRIMS (for IRI measurement), road monitoring device (road condition recorder) can be
manipulated as an option. Application of the device could make road maintenance management more
efficient. This chapter describes basic operation of a road monitoring device. (Product name: Vico-Marcus
1)

CHAPTER 2 Installation of Equipment into Vehicles

Road monitoring device (hereafter called as the recorder) shall be installed into vehicles as the following
procedure.

Step-1: Install the recorder near the rear view mirror.

Appropriate area
for installation
Push and fix

Step-2: Connect the recorder with a cigarette lighter socket.

Front-view Side-view (right side)
Connect Connect

Cigarette lighter
socket

Step-3: Connect the recorder with a GPS.

Front-view Side-view

GPS

Connect

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CHAPTER 3 Configuration of the Recorder
The recorder shall be configured with the following procedure.

Step-1: Configuration of “Video” [Basic Operation]

1) Set the cursor on “Video” and select it.

Press to move the cursor.

(Main menu) Press to select items.

2) Select “Resolution” and set it as “720P30FPS”. Press to go back to previous screen display.

720P30FPS

3) Go back to the main menu.

Note: The following table shows maximum recording capacity of each SD-card. (Application of 32GB
SD-Card is recommended.)
[SD-Card]

Step-2: Configuration of “Function”

1) Set the cursor on “Function” and select it.

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 2) Select “G-Sensor Setup” and set it as “Off”.
3) Select “Speed/Position Overlay” and set it as “On”.

Off

On

4) Go back to the main menu.

Step-3: Configuration of “Display”

1) Set the cursor on “Display” and select it.

2) Select “LCD Auto Off” and set it as “Always ON”.

3) Select “LCD Brightness” and set it as “Standard”.
4) Select “Data Stamp” and set it as “ON”.

Always ON
Standard
ON

5) Go back to the main menu.

Step-4: Configuration of “Audio”

1) Set the cursor on “Audio” and select it.

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 2) Select “Audio Record” and set it as “Off”.
3) Select “Volume Control” and set it as “Off”.

Off
Off
4) Go back to the main menu.

Step-5: Configuration of “System”

1) Set the cursor on “System” and select it.

2) Select “Clock Setting” and set the time.

3) Select “Time Zone Setting” and set GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) as “+07:00”.

4) Go back to the main menu.

5) Proceed to recording screen display.

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CHAPTER 4 Operation of the Recorder
The recorder can be operated by following the procedure explained below.

Step-1: Check if GPS is functioning properly.

Indication of GPS function

Step-2: Insert SD-card into the recorder.

[SD-Card] Front-view Side-view (left side)

Insert the SD-card.

Insert

Note: Recording automatically starts after inserting the SD-card into the recorder. Press “REC button” to
stop recording. Also, press “REC button” again to restart recording.
[Indication of recording]
Red light appears when recording.

Press to stop recording.

Also, press again to restart recording.

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Step-3: Eject the SD-card properly
1) Turn off the recorder.

Press to turn off the recorder.

2) Press the SD-card to eject it from the recorder.

Side-view (left side)

Press to eject the SD-card.

Spep-4: Move the obtained data from the SD-card to PC.

1) Inset the SD-card into an adapter.
2) Insert the adapter into PC and move the obtained data.

Insert

Insert the adapter

into PC
Adapter

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CHAPTER 5 How to Play Recorded Movies
5.1 Overview of Road Monitoring System

Recorded movies can be played as road monitoring system by free software called “Registrator Viewer”.
As shown in Figure-A1, the software consists of:
1) Monitor,
2) GPS location map,
3) Driving speed (line graph format; relationship between driving speed and time history),
4) IRI values (line graph format; relationship between IRI values and time history), and
5) Speed meter & odometer (distance in km).

Movie GPS location map

Driving speed

Speed meter &

IRI values Odometer (distance in km)

Figure-A1 Screen Structure of Road Monitoring System

The monitor enables operators to see road surface conditions closely as if they were examining the road
for themselves. Additionally, the operators are able to confirm certain locations of monitored road
conditions with the GPS location map. The certain location can be confirmed by checking the odometer
(distance in km from inspection start point). Above all, the most impressive feature of this system is
indication of the road surface conditions in a quantitative manner by IRI. Movies are played with IRI
values of monitored road surface, which enables the operators to both visually and quantitatively evaluate
inspected road surface conditions without going to the sites.

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5.2 Basic Operation of Road Monitoring System

The software can be operated by following the procedure explained below.

Step-1: Open “RegistratorViewer” (road monitoring system software).

Click
Step-2: Open files
1) Click “File” and “Open”.

Click
2) Select certain folder.

3) Select and open movie files.

The selected files are to be displayed in the lower right of the screen as shown below.

Step-3: Integrate the listed files.

1) Select the listed file groups

2) Click the right button of PC mouse with the cursor on the selected file groups.
Click

Right-click

Cursor on the file groups

3) Confirm if the selected files are checked and click “Group”.

Confirm if the selected files are checked. Click

The integrated file group is to be displayed as follows.

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Step-4: Play the movies with basic functions.
1) Click “Play ” and “Stop ” to monitor the road condition.
Note: After clicking “Play ”, the icon turns into “Pause ”.
2) Click any part of “Time History Bar” to select road sections.
3) Choose and click “playback speed ” (6 types of playback speed).

1. To play & stop

2. Time history of inspections (to select road sections) 3. To control playback speed

5.3 Advanced Operation of Road Monitoring System

Besides the basic operation procedure explained above, the software has additional operational functions.

(1) Selection of Road Sections from the View of GPS Location

Operators can choose certain road sections for observation from the view of GPS location. As shown in
Figure-A2, road sections can be selected by clicking certain locations on the GPS location map. This
function is effective in checking conditions of certain road sections such as areas where heavy rain is
constantly observed.

Road condition at Location-1 Road condition at Location-2

Location-1 (shown on monitor) Click

End Location-2 (shown on monitor)

Start Click “Location-2” point
point

Figure-A2 Selection of Road Sections from the View of GPS Location

(2) Selection of Road Sections from the View of IRI

Operators can also choose certain road sections for observation from the view of IRI that gives specific
values for evaluation, depending on conditions of the inspected road sections. As shown in Figure-A3,
road sections can be selected by clicking any part of the IRI graph. This function is very useful to
efficiently identify deteriorated road sections.

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Road condition at Location-1 Road condition at Location-2

Location-1 (shown on monitor) Click

Location-2 (shown on monitor)
Click “Location-2”

Figure-A3 Selection of Road Sections from the View of IRI

In case that IRI graph is not shown on the display, it can be displayed by the following procedure.
Step-1: Right-click on a graph.

Right-click on the graph

Originally, the following 2 graphs are checked/displayed;

- Vehicle speed along time history (graph above)
- G-sensor values along time history (graph below)

Step-2: Uncheck “G-Sensor Value” and check “Altitude”.

Click (uncheck)

The graph is to disappear after the above clicking.

Step-3: Check “Altitude”.

Click (selection of “IRI-value graph”)

The graph is to appear after the above clicking.

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 Name List of People Involved with
Guideline for Routine Maintenance

Prepared by
1. Mr. Chhim Phalla Director, Road Infrastructure Department
2. Mr. You Dara Deputy Director, Road Infrastructure Department
3. Mr. Sitthy Panhavuth Deputy Chief Office, Road Infrastructure Department
4. Mr. Hay Chandara Deputy Chief Office, Road Infrastructure Department
5. Mr. Veth Piseth Deputy Chief Office, Road Infrastructure Department
6. Mr. Nin Menakak Deputy Chief Office, Road Infrastructure Department
7. Mr. Eam Sovisoth Deputy Chief Office, Road Infrastructure Department

Technical Contribution from

1. Mr. Koichi OGAWA JICA Chief Advisor
2. Mr. Yuzo MIZOTA JICA Expert
3. Mr. Takashi NAKAJIMA JICA Expert
4. Mr. Hiroaki OHTAKE JICA Expert

Edit and Comments from Routine Maintenance Working Group

1. H.E. Touch Chankosal Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport
2. H.E. Lim Sidenine Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport
3. H.E. Yit Bunna Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport
4. H.E. Nou Vaddhanak General Directorate of Techniques
5. H.E. Heng Rathpiseth General Directorate of Public Works
6. Mr. Nay Chamnang Deputy General Directorate of Administration
7. Mr. Chhim Phalla Director, Road Infrastructure Department
8. Mr. Khuon Kompheak Chief Officer, Road Infrastructure Department
9. Mr. Sun Chan Chief Officer, Road Infrastructure Department
10. Mr. Kem Socheat Chief Officer, Road Infrastructure Department
11. Directors and Deputy Directors of 25 Provincial and Municipal Public Works and Transport