4.3.3 - Weight, axle configuration etc.
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What is the role of vehicle weight in pavement design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a heavy vehicle travels on pavements.
Define axle configuration.
💡 Hint: Consider how this arrangement can vary between different vehicle types.
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What factor significantly influences the design of pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about how pavements need to support vehicles.
True or False: An axle configuration is irrelevant in the context of vehicle performance.
💡 Hint: Consider how weight is distributed across wheels.
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A delivery truck weighing 15,000 pounds with four axles needs to navigate a hilly area. Analyze how its weight and axle configuration affect the road conditions. What type of pavement should be considered?
💡 Hint: Consider how vehicles affect pavements over time.
Evaluate how different power-to-weight ratios affect a fleet of delivery vehicles with varying cargo weights. How might the fleet's performance change as weights increase?
💡 Hint: Think about acceleration and speed management under load.
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