thanks again for all the posts.
the bridge will be permanent. the vehicle I noted previously with a GMW of 110,000 lbs has an axle distribution of 30%, 34.9%, and 35.1% between the front/steering axle and the two axles under the dump body.
from research I've done, the design rating would...
thanks for all the responses.
the trucks we're looking at are/similar to a CAT 3-axle articulated truck (model 730). they have a GMW of 110,000 pounds and an operating width of 9'6"
I'm trying to determine the appropraite desing loading of a bridge to accomodate off-highway type articulated dump trucks. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.