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slope change maximums industrial trucks
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slope change maximums industrial trucks

slope change maximums industrial trucks

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looking for recommended maximum slope change over given distance for a crest to prevent industrial truck support jacks or under carrage from hanging up.  site distance is not an issue. low speed on-site semi and ash hauling trucks.  search so far on internet and aashto has not provided sufficient information.

building a bridge over a pipe rack with severely limited approach and departure, 5 feet 7 feet down with 25 foot long bridge platform built with vertical curve incorporated in deck.  6% up and 6% down.  need to define how long curve needs to be to prevent bottoming out.

respectfully submitted.

RE: slope change maximums industrial trucks

Take a look at the construction of portable scales at gravel pits etc. They usually are constructed above grade.

RE: slope change maximums industrial trucks

Measure typical vehicles and develop templates, either in CAD or on paper.  Then use the templates to design a profile.  This will be a good thing to do even if you somebody provides a design criteria.

RE: slope change maximums industrial trucks

You could also contact your local dock equipment companies like Kelly Co. and Paul Reilly Co. who know the dimensional clearance requirements for various trucks.  

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