27.3.1 - Equivalent single wheel load
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What does ESWL stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the context of wheels and loads.
Name one assumption of the Boyd and Foster method.
💡 Hint: Consider what we discussed about stress in relation to wheels.
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What does ESWL stand for?
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The Boyd and Foster method is used for calculating?
💡 Hint: Remember the method we utilized to derive the ESWL.
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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.
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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