Tire Penetration in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Tire Penetration is the penetration depth of tire rubber into the road. And is denoted by p. Tire Penetration is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Tire Penetration is always positive.

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Tire Penetration

fxRolling Resistance to Motion of Wheeled VehiclesGo

fxWeight on Wheels given Rolling ResistanceGo

fxRolling Resistance when Rolling Resistance Factor is Two PercentGo

fxTotal Road Resistance given Rolling Resistance and Grade ResistanceGo

fxWeight on Wheels given Total Road ResistanceGo

FAQ

What is the Tire Penetration?

Tire Penetration is the penetration depth of tire rubber into the road. Tire Penetration is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Tire Penetration is always positive.

Can the Tire Penetration be negative?

No, the Tire Penetration, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Tire Penetration?

Tire Penetration is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Tire Penetration can be measured.

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