Question: Suppose that, by using the asphalt layer design equation for Na and the appropriate design chart, you find that the number of load cycles that

Suppose that, by using the asphalt layer design equation for Na and the appropriate
design chart, you find that the number of load cycles that will produce fatigue cracking
in the asphalt (Na), is 10,000,000. You found this using a design chart for a static vertical
wheel load of 39,000 pounds. Further assume that a pressure transducer indicated that
there was near total unloading on the asphalt layer between axles loads. Find the
amount of cumulative loading from traffic (in MGT) that corresponds to this 10 million
load cycles on the asphalt. (Hint: use the equation you use to find, for example, N =
T/(4*Ps) to solve for T in units of MGT.

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