Effect of Particle Shape on the Load-Bearing Capacity of Pebble Aggregates

Abstract

AbstractThe arrester bed on a truck escape ramp is critical for ensuring vehicle safety in cases of brake failure by using the friction between tires and aggregate particles to slow the vehicle down. However, the diverse shapes and unpredictable ...Practical ApplicationsThe load-bearing capacity of pebble aggregates in a truck escape ramp arrester beds is crucial for vehicle safety in the event of brake failure. This study investigates how particle shape—spherical, rod-shaped, or ellipsoidal—affects ...