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Jan 1950
Design Curves for Very Heavy Multiple Wheel Assemblies
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: W. K. Boyd, M.ASCE, and C. R. Foster, AM.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 115, Issue 1
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In the preceding Symposium papers, data have been presented leading to the development of design criteria for single wheel loads. When the B-29 plane was introduced with dual wheel assemblies, it was necessary to evaluate the effect of the dual wheel in comparison with the single wheel if maximum use of the plane was to be obtained. At the request of the U.S. Army Air Forces, the Corps of Engineers initiated a study to develop design curves for flexible pavement thickness and for other requirements of the B-29 plane. These curves show difinitely that a considerable saving in base thickness can be effected by the use of dual wheels. Further study of the problem has evolved procedures whereby the method used in developing the B-29 curves can be extended and applied to any wheel load assembly.
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Published in print: Jan 1950
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W. K. Boyd, M.ASCE
Senior Engr., Chf., Flexible Pavement Branch, Soils Div., Wa terways Experiment Station, Corps of Engrs., Vicksburg, Miss.
C. R. Foster, AM.ASCE
Senior Engr., Asst. Chf., Flexible Pavement Branch, Waterways Experiment Station, Corpe of Engrs., Vicksburg, Miss.
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