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Jan 1951
Pavement Bearing Capacity Computed by Theory of Layered Systems
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Volume 116, Issue 1
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This paper describes a method for calculating the bearing capacity of rigid and flexible pavements, which is based on the theory of layered elastic systems. Graphs are presented from which the required pavement thickness can be obtained directly, if the loading and the physical properties of the pavement and subgrade materials are known; It is shown how these stresses can be allowed for in cohesive and in cohesionless soils.
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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 116 • Issue 1 • January 1951
Pages: 750 - 766
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© 1951 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1951
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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Guthlac Wilson, M.ASCE
Partner, Scott and Wilson, Cons. Engrs., London, England.
G. M. J. Williams, AM.ASCE
Asst. Engr., Scott and Wilson, Cons. Engrs., London, England.
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