RCOD Load and Gear Configuration

Load and Gear Configuration


HVS-A had set operational parameters regarding vehicle speed, tire pressure, wheel location, and other factors. For this research phase, a single wheel load (SWL) with a wheel load of 40 kips was applied using the HVS-A. All traffic was conducted at a vehicle speed of 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and with a nominal tire pressure of 214 psi.

Loading Parameter

Pre-Traffic

Response Testing

Aircraft

Trafficking

Load per wheel

10,000 pounds

40,000 pounds

Tire Pressure

214 pounds per square inch

Speed

3.0 miles per hour

Tire Configuration

Single Wheel Load

54 inches

 

 

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