Overloading in vehicles, particularly trucks and city buses, poses a critical challenge in India, contributing to increased traffic accidents, economic losses, and infrastructural damage. This issue stems from excessive loads that compromise vehicle stability, reduce braking efficiency, accelerate tire wear, and heighten the risk of catastrophic failures. To address this, we propose an intelligent overloading control and warning system that integrates load-sensing technology with real-time corrective measures.
The system employs precision load sensors (e.g., air below deflection monitoring via pressure sensors) to measure vehicle weight dynamically. When the load exceeds predefined thresholds, the system triggers a multi-stage response:
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Visual/Audio Warning – Alerts the driver to take corrective action.
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Braking Intervention – If ignored, the braking applied, immobilizing the vehicle until the load is reduced.
Experimental validation involved ten iterative tests to map deflection-to-voltage relationships, confirming linearity in load detection. System modelling in MATLAB demonstrated consistent linear responses in load-deflection-voltage interactions, proving theoretical efficacy. A Proteus-based simulation further validated the system’s operational logic.
Key Contributions
Preventive Safety Mechanism – Proactively restricts vehicle operation under unsafe loads.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensures adherence to legal weight limits.
Economic & Infrastructural Benefits – Reduces maintenance costs and road wear.