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  2. Axle load - Wikipedia

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    The axle load of a wheeled vehicle is the total weight bearing on the roadway for all wheels connected to a given axle.Axle load is an important design consideration in the engineering of roadways and railways, as both are designed to tolerate a maximum weight-per-axle (axle load); exceeding the maximum rated axle load will cause damage to the roadway or railway tracks.

  3. Federal Bridge Gross Weight Formula - Wikipedia

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    3 Tandem axle by definition. [11] 4 Distances between 8 feet (2.44 m) to 8 feet 11 inches (2.72 m) may not be rounded down. [30] 5 __ Maximum legal weight limit based on number of axles. Increased axle lengths beyond these do not increase maximum legal weight. [11]

  4. Oversize load - Wikipedia

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    an axle load of more than 10 tonnes for a single non-driving axle and 11.5 tonnes for a single driving axle; a width of more than 2.9 metres; a rigid length of more than 18.65 metres; Anyone wishing to transport an abnormal load must notify the police, highway authorities and any on-route bridge and structure owners such as Network Rail. [14]

  5. Truck scale - Wikipedia

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    By weighing the force of each axle it can be assured that the vehicle is within statutory limits, which typically will impose a total vehicle weight, a maximum weight within an axle span limit and an individual axle limit. The former two limits ensure the safety of bridges while the latter protects the road surface.

  6. Vehicle weight - Wikipedia

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    The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle. Typically, GAWR is followed by either the letters FR or RR, which indicate front or rear axles respectively.

  7. Fourth power law - Wikipedia

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    When evaluating the series of tests, it was found that there is a connection between the thickness of the pavement, the number of load transfers and the axle load, and that these have a direct effect on the service life and condition of a road. The service life of the road is thereby reduced with approximately the fourth power of the axle load. [1]

  8. Semi-trailer truck - Wikipedia

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    The significantly lower axle weight on super singles must be considered when comparing road wear from single versus dual wheels. The majority of super singles sold in Europe have a width of 385 mm (15.2 in). The standard 385 tires have a legal load limit of 4,500 kg (9,900 lb).

  9. Military Load Classification - Wikipedia

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    The Military Load Classification (MLC) is a system of standards used by NATO to classify the safe amount of load a surface can withstand. Load-carrying capacity is shown in whole numbers for vehicles, bridges, roads, and routes. Vehicles are classified by weight, type, and effect on routes.