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Wouldn't increasing GVW limits also improve TOFC load factor efficiency?
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Forget the roadbeds. That is the American way of job security. German Roadbeds were built as thick as our airport runways in some cases and still exist in good shape. <br /> <br />But will they spend the money to "Beef" the interstate? Hell no. They dont mind rebuilding it once every ten years or so. <br /> <br />There is a hell of alot of rutting going on around the US on the interstates. It's ground pressure that the tire exerts onto the pavement that makes a difference. One tire carrying 4000 pounds does not really hurt the road. But if you had 10,000 tires each at 4,000 pounds, eventually the pavement will fail. (Non scientific and there is a hell of alot more than 10,000 tires daily)
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