axle weight
1axle weight — The part of the weight of the vehicle which rests on the wheels of the axle. Also see gross axle weight rating …
2axle weight rating — See gross axle weight rating …
3Gross axle weight rating — (GAWR) is the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle. Typically GAWR is followed by either the letters FT or RR, which indicate Front or Rear axles respectively.ImportanceRoad damage rises steeply with axle… …
4gross axle weight rating — (GAWR) A US maximum specified load capacity of an axle …
5Axle load — On railways, the axle load is the maximum weight of a train per pair of wheels allowable for a given section of track. The maximum axle load is related to the strength of the track, which is determined by weight of rails, density of sleepers and… …
6weight — The force of gravity acting upon a body. It is measured in Newtons. See advance weight, axle weight balance weight balancing weight centrifugal weight clip on weight counterweight curb weight distributor weight …
7axle — An axle is a shaft on which the wheels revolve. A full floating axle is used to drive the rear wheels. It does not hold them on nor support them. A semi floating or one quarter floating axle is used to drive the wheels, hold them on, and support… …
8weight rating — See axle weight rating combined weight rating gross axle weight rating gross Combined Weight Rating gross Vehicle Weight Rating …
9axle load — See axle weight …
10Axle box — Ax le box 1. A bushing in the hub of a wheel, through which the axle passes. [1913 Webster] 2. The journal box of a rotating axle, especially a railway axle. [1913 Webster] Note: In railway construction, the axle guard, or pedestal, with the… …
