Eighteen-Wheelers May Be A Thing Of The Past, Thanks To Researchers At The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

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dc.contributor.authorWilkinson, Cindyen
dc.coverage.spatialBlacksburg, Va.en
dc.date.accessioned2013-05-06T19:30:59Zen
dc.date.available2013-05-06T19:30:59Zen
dc.date.issued2003-02-14en
dc.description.abstractPavement researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are examining the use of cost-effective single wide-base tires in place of dual tires on big rigs. Sponsored by a grant from the Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation, the research uses field-test data and computer simulation to address the concerns of U.S. pavement engineers that wide-base tires may cause a significant increase in pavement damage on roadways. Pavement deterioration presents serious economic, safety, and traffic concerns. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that $1.3 trillion is needed to repair the nation's infrastructure over the next five years.en
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/20409en
dc.publisherVirginia Tech. University Relationsen
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dc.rights.holderVirginia Tech. University Relationsen
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dc.titleEighteen-Wheelers May Be A Thing Of The Past, Thanks To Researchers At The Virginia Tech Transportation Instituteen
dc.typePress releaseen
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