newbury
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- Joined
- Jan 8, 2009
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- Location
- From Vt, in Va, retiring to MS
- Tractor
- Kubota's - B7610, M4700
Where I come from a "Load test" is when you drive an overloaded vehicle across and see if it works.
Sounds like a winner ! Good job - I like the big concrete abutments. That bridge should last you a lifetime.1/8 deflection in center with pick up
A bit less with tractor
The railing tilted in 1/8 also
Everything moved back when I drove off
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Love it!1/8 deflection in center with pick up
A bit less with tractor
The railing tilted in 1/8 also
Everything moved back when I drove off
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Thank you!Love it!
The tractor was probably a better test since more of the weight is in the middle vs the truck's weight being closer to the abutments.
Consider plugging the ends of the tubes with something so that you don't get wasps or who knows what living in them...
Maybe a fitted piece of wood stuck into or onto the end, or if you're into it just glue a rectangular reflector for those nighttime crossingsThank you!
I’ve got some sheet metal and caulk……I could cut some 1/8” plate and weld them in…..honestly I’m tired of welding!!