axle group definition

axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri-axle group or quad axle group;
axle group means multiple axles where the axle spread between one axle and its adjacent axle is equal to or less than 2.0 m. Where the axle spread between one axle and its adjacent axle is greater than 2.0 m, each individual axle shall be considered as an independent axle group.
axle group means a group of axles in which every axle is located within 8 feet of another axle. “Combination” means two or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem.

More Definitions of axle group

axle group in relation to a vehicle, means any number of axles which, for the purposes of transferring load to the road pavement, act in unison or together;
axle group means two or more axles where an individual axle is spaced less than 8 feet and 1 inch from any other axle, as measured from the centers of the axles;
axle group means an assemblage of 2 or more consecutive axles considered together in determining their combined load effect on a bridge or pavement structure. (s)
axle group means 2 or more axles that are on a vehicle and that are situated on the vehicle as specified in the regulations;
axle group means any number of axles which for the purposes of transferring load to the road pavement act together;
axle group means multiple axles where the axle spread between one axle and its adjacent axle is equal to or less than 2.0 m. Where the axle spread between one axle and its adjacent axle is greater than 2.0 m, each individual axle shall be considered as an independent axle group."
axle group means a single axle, a tandem axle group, a tandem equivalent axle, a tridem axle group, a tridem equivalent axle, or a self-steering quad axle;