TERMINAL SURFACING -- HIGHER LOADS TO SUPPORT

The compatibility of surface material to the handling equipment which operates over it is today a prime cost consideration for marine terminals. With the uprating of established handling systems and the introduction of new systems, particularly those of the unit load school, new generation handling equipment has been introduced invariably featuring high wheel loadings. Perhaps more than any other factor this has had a detrimental effect on pavement life and maintenance. This article assesses the merits of the different types of surfacing with particular emphasis on the impact of wheel loadings.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems International

  Arun House, 201-205 High Street
  New Malden KT3 4BH, Surrey,   England 

  Cargo Systems Publications Limited

  McMillan House, 54 Cheam Common Road
  Worchester Park, Surrey KT4 8RJ,   England 
• Publication Date: 1980-1

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 67
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Container handling; Design; Equipment; Intermodal terminals; Marine terminals; Pavement design; Pavements; Wheel loads
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Highways; Pavements; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00319647
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 19 1981 12:00AM