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Piezoelectric Roads (Pressure-Based) Project

The document outlines the implementation of a piezoelectric road pilot project focusing on durability, efficiency, and cost control. It details site selection criteria, design and layout specifications, materials and components needed, construction steps, safety and maintenance protocols, and tips for long-term performance. The project aims to harness energy from vehicle pressure in slow to moderate traffic areas, ensuring effective energy capture and management.

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Piezoelectric Roads (Pressure-Based) Project

The document outlines the implementation of a piezoelectric road pilot project focusing on durability, efficiency, and cost control. It details site selection criteria, design and layout specifications, materials and components needed, construction steps, safety and maintenance protocols, and tips for long-term performance. The project aims to harness energy from vehicle pressure in slow to moderate traffic areas, ensuring effective energy capture and management.

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Piezoelectric Road (Pressure-Based) pilot section, keeping in mind durability, efficiency,

and cost control. This approach can work for a Smart Village pilot or a small urban test site.

1. Site Selection

 Traffic Type: Choose a slow or moderate speed zone (speed breakers, toll booths,
bus stops, market entrances).
 Traffic Volume: Higher is better (≥1000 vehicles/day).
 Ground Conditions: Solid sub-base; good drainage to avoid water damage to
electronics.

2. Design & Layout

 Tile Placement:
o Arrange piezoelectric tiles in parallel strips across vehicle wheel paths.
o Width: Enough to capture both tires (usually 2 lanes per direction if needed).
o Depth: 3–6 cm beneath road surface for protection but still responsive to
pressure.
 Electrical Network:
o Each tile wired to a local junction box.
o DC output collected in parallel, then routed to a rectifier/inverter system.

3. Materials & Components

 Piezoelectric Elements: PZT ceramics or polymer composites in rugged casings.


 Encapsulation: Waterproof resin or epoxy to prevent moisture ingress.
 Protective Layer: High-durability asphalt, concrete, or modular composite panels
with anti-slip surface.
 Electronics: Rectifiers, voltage regulators, charge controllers, battery storage,
inverters.
 Cabling: UV- and water-resistant cables with armored conduit for mechanical
protection.

4. Construction Steps

Step 1 — Excavation & Base Prep

 Remove existing road surface in the target area (only as deep as needed for tiles).
 Compact and level the sub-base.
 Add drainage channels if the site is prone to flooding.
Step 2 — Conduit & Cable Laying

 Lay armored conduits from tile locations to roadside control cabinet.


 Install junction boxes for each tile set.

Step 3 — Tile Installation

 Place piezo tiles into prepared recesses, ensuring alignment with vehicle wheel tracks.
 Fix tiles in place using industrial adhesive and mechanical fasteners (if panel type).
 Encapsulate edges to prevent moisture seepage.

Step 4 — Protective Layering

 Apply a 2–4 cm layer of durable asphalt/concrete or install pre-cast protective panels


with anti-slip finish.
 Ensure surface is flush with road to avoid uneven wear.

Step 5 — Electronics & Storage Setup

 Connect tiles to charge controllers, rectifiers, and batteries inside a weatherproof


roadside cabinet.
 Install inverter if powering AC loads or connecting to the grid.

Step 6 — Testing & Commissioning

 Test each tile’s voltage output under vehicle load.


 Run the system for several days in monitoring mode before connecting to final loads.

5. Safety & Maintenance

 Markings: Use road paint or signage to warn drivers of experimental road section.
 Routine Checks: Monthly inspection of tile output, protective layer wear, and cable
integrity.
 Seasonal Maintenance: Check waterproofing after heavy rains or winter freezing.

6. Tips for Long-Term Performance

 Avoid high-speed zones — high speeds = shorter pressure duration = lower energy
capture.
 Use modular panels for easier tile replacement.
 Combine with solar road lighting for hybrid energy supply.

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