Practice Equivalent single wheel load - 27.3.1 | 6. Flexible pavement design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does ESWL stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the context of wheels and loads.

Question 2

Easy

Name one assumption of the Boyd and Foster method.

💡 Hint: Consider what we discussed about stress in relation to wheels.

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Question 1

What does ESWL stand for?

  • Equivalent Single Wheel Load
  • Equivalent Structural Weight Load
  • Elastic Surface Wheel Load

💡 Hint: Focus on the terminology we discussed in class.

Question 2

The Boyd and Foster method is used for calculating?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the method we utilized to derive the ESWL.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the ESWL for a dual-wheel assembly with a total load of 4500 kg, a center distance of 32 cm, and a clear distance of 14 cm at a depth of 25 cm. Include all calculations.

💡 Hint: Draw out your variables clearly to avoid confusion during calculation.

Question 2

Discuss the significance of using ESWL in the context of heavy traffic roads. How does it impact the design and longevity of pavement?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how roads are subjected to repetitive stresses from heavy vehicles.

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