Account of experiments being conducted by Bureau of Public Roads with a view to determining fundamentals affecting road design. Highest value of impact pressure so far measured is 42,000 lb. when weight on rear wheel causing this pressure was only 7750 lb. (see also in Jl. Soc. Automotive Engrs., vol. 6, no. 4, Apr. 1920, pp. 265- 269, 11 figs.; Eng. World, vol. 15, no. 11, Dec. 1, 1919, pp. 37-43, 13 figs.; Eng. and Contracting, vol. 52, no. 23, Dec. 3, 1919, pp. 651- 652; Power Wagon, vol. 24, no. 183, Feb. 1920, pp. 41-44, 10 figs)


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    Title :

    The present status of impact tests on roadway surfaces


    Additional title:

    Public Roads, U. S. Dept. Agriculture. Bur. Public Roads


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1919


    Size :

    7 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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