Abstract
Pavement designers are often asked if pavements can be designed to carry and support the unusually heavy loads which have been known to use portions of the highway system. In some instances, for example, haul roads leading to highway or other construction projects or haul roads associated with mining, heavy loads have become commonplace and extra-legal. Within limitations of engineering experience, there appears to be no reason why pavements cannot be designed for these heavy loads. Of course, the restrictive factor in implementing such designs may be the excessive costs of construction. Even so, excessive maintenance costs otherwise associated with heavy loads on inadequate pavements could make the design and construction of super-duty pavements economically feasible. The background and framework of a flexible pavement design schema have been reported previously.
Report Date
12-1-1977
Report Number
No. 485
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1977.485
Repository Citation
Deen, Robert C. and Southgate, Herbert F., "Flexible Pavement Designs to Support Various Vehicle Configurations" (1977). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 1062.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/1062
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Bureau of Highways. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.