2005.4-2006.3 Yearbook of NILIM
Research Summary


Road Department

Reference Number Y050407
Title Surveys on axle load on highway structures
Start-End Date 2005.4-2006.3
Division Bridge and Structures division
Author Head,Takashi TAMAKOSHI
Senior Researcher, Hiroshi KOBAYASHI
Senior Researcher, Keita NAKASU
Summary In order to ease fatigue of drivers or damage of cargo, the number of vehicles equipped with airsuspension is increasing in these days. However, there are few reports on dynamic response of bridges caused by large-sized trailers except for international marine container. To clarify fundamental characteristics of dynamic effects of large-sized trailers, NILIM carried out surveys using several types of tractors with trailers.