A 12-in. (30.48-cm) pavement slab has a modulus of elasticity of 4 million psi (27.58 GPa) and a Poisson ratio of 0.40. The pavement is on a soil with a modulus of subgrade reaction equal to 300 pci (81.45 N/cm3). A wheel load of 9000 lb (22.86 kN) is applied and the radius of circular load is 5 in. (12.7 cm). What would the corner stress be in psi? A) 132.54 278.52 c) 186.11 D) 247.22

A 12-in. (30.48-cm) pavement slab has a modulus of elasticity of 4 million psi (27.58 GPa) and a Poisson ratio of 0.40. The pavement is on a soil with a modulus of subgrade reaction equal to 300 pci (81.45 N/cm3). A wheel load of 9000 lb (22.86 kN) is applied and the radius of circular load is 5 in. (12.7 cm). What would the corner stress be in psi? A) 132.54 278.52 c) 186.11 D) 247.22

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter20: Design Of Rigid Pavements

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Problem 17P

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