No you have to properly compact the dirt underneath, assuming that it isn't unstable muck , then provide proper drainage. The gravel would be better if it is crushed limestone compacted with a vibratory steel wheel roller. Unless your law enforcement is Johnny on the spot, the log trucks could easily be 10 to 30 thousand pounds over legal weight limit.
They did it properly. First they graded off the top foot of gravel mix and hauled that away. Then they brought in compactors and rollers and laid down sub-base and base in 6" lifts, compacting each layer as it should be. Finally they laid down a nice thick layer of asphalt. It's held up very well despite the relatively low traffic of heavy trucks (and all traffic). You must be familiar with the Fourth power rule. A 60k lb dump truck with three axles has ~20k lb on each axle. A 4k car has ~2k lb per axle. 20/2 raised to the fourth power is 10,000x the impact per axle. Multiplied by 3/2= about 13,000 times the wear. That's why road engineers often cite passenger vehicle traffic as essentially being a non-factor in road wear.
Yes he does. Previously, the public library budget in Albany was part of the city’s general budget. About a decade ago, they decided to carve the library out of the city budget and have it collect its own taxes. Guess if there was corresponding decrease in the city tax when library started taxing us.
That number is just an opening salvo. The shipping company and the insurers (and reinsurers) are trying to limit their exposure. No one believes the settlement will be limited to $40M. And resolving the litigation will take years. In the meantime the debris has to be cleaned up and the bridge rebuilt.
I’m guessing heavy trucks might be involved….
The bridge is part of the interstate highway system. Interstates are largely, if not entirely, funded with federal money. That this bridge collapsed and the federal government is funding replacement I put in the category of "it's a big country, stuff happens."
Pretty much the situation in my state less the cold. Within 20 miles of the same range to a service center also. Add a few other reasons and it’s why I have a VW ID4 instead of a Tesla Model Y.
Auto manufacturers haven't done this for a while, with a few exceptions. Most new car platforms that are EV were designed for EV or for both EV and ICE.
I bet they do have a budget. At minimum, they maintain a web site. I bet there are other marketing and sales activities going on as well.
Call me a fanboy but I don't see an EV in your sig so you wouldn't know what is good or not with any EV unless you have owned one. If I told you what was so great or crappy about a Jetta, having never owned one, do my words really carry any weight with you? Not really. They do not advertise and everyone has a website. Have you ever seen a Tesla commercial, ever? Ford spends billions with a B on advertising as do other manufacturer. You the consumer pay for that in the price of the vehicles. Most new EVs are designed off of a variant of another model car ICE car they have. There are very few "new" designs. I've been in MN many times. Had no issues getting anywhere. Not sure what an EV with less range would do for you if you claim to have a small charging infrastructure, but I guess that's your prerogative. I don't need a Tesla service station close. In 140k miles I have rotated tires and added washer fluid. They will also come right to your house. You just type your problem into your phone, its called Tesla mobile service. Lots of "I heards" and "my buddy told me" stuff abut EVs out there. Very few real world experience. Yes I do like my Teslas but as with any product that is good, there is lots of unwarranted hate. But I don't like their customer service during the sale. But I think you will find fault with anything if you look hard enough.
Sorry, TSLA evangelists tend to lose interest here- Unlike many forums we treat them with respect as we honestly discuss the pros and cons of EVs. Now what can we do to fix those brake lights?
