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Economics of the Maximum Limits of Motor Vehicle Dimensions and Weights. Volume I.

PB231519

Publication Date	1968
Personal Author	Winfrey, R.
Page Count	294
Abstract	Determining the desirable maximum limits of dimensions and weights of motor vehicles is approached on the basis of highway cost and the operating cost so far as the factors of economy are concerned. Axle weight, gross vehicle weight, and vehicle length are analyzed on the basis of six highway systems consisting of the rural and urban systems within the Interstate, primary and secondary highway systems. The analysis is based on data on truck weight studies conducted in 46 states; operating cost data obtained from truck fleet operators; and experimental data on pavements and bridges obtained from the comprehensive AASHO road test.
Keywords	Motor vehicles Weight(Mass) Size determination Manuals Benefit-cost analysis Trucks Standards Legislation Highway planning Highway transportation
Source Agency	Invalid Source Agency Code
NTIS Subject Category	85H - Road Transportation
Corporate Authors	Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C. Environmental Design and Control Div.
Supplemental Notes	See also Volume 2, PB-231 520.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	197413

Economics of the Maximum Limits of Motor Vehicle Dimensions and Weights. Volume I.

Economics of the Maximum Limits of Motor Vehicle Dimensions and Weights. Volume I.
PB231519

Publication Date	1968
Personal Author	Winfrey, R.
Page Count	294
Abstract	Determining the desirable maximum limits of dimensions and weights of motor vehicles is approached on the basis of highway cost and the operating cost so far as the factors of economy are concerned. Axle weight, gross vehicle weight, and vehicle length are analyzed on the basis of six highway systems consisting of the rural and urban systems within the Interstate, primary and secondary highway systems. The analysis is based on data on truck weight studies conducted in 46 states; operating cost data obtained from truck fleet operators; and experimental data on pavements and bridges obtained from the comprehensive AASHO road test.
Keywords	Motor vehicles Weight(Mass) Size determination Manuals Benefit-cost analysis Trucks Standards Legislation Highway planning Highway transportation
Source Agency	Invalid Source Agency Code
NTIS Subject Category	85H - Road Transportation
Corporate Authors	Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C. Environmental Design and Control Div.
Supplemental Notes	See also Volume 2, PB-231 520.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	197413