when tanks, such as the 120,000 lb m1a1 abrams, drive on a paved roadway, do they cause cracking in the asphalt and permanent damage? i know this question is rather lame, but i was just wondering
army and marines please respond if you've seen this, thanks
and if you're name is "ask me anything" dont answer b/c your answers are worthless
2007-07-18 12:53:48 · 5 answers · asked by achillesiuarotc 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
it deepens
when it is a tank with a metal track the it will leave some damage certainly when the vehicle makes a turn but when it is a track with rubber blocks on it then the damage will be a lot less to no damage at all.
The temperature will also play a roll on a hot summer day when the pavement is softer the damage will be more then on a cold wither day
2007-07-19 07:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by general De Witte 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tank treads certainly do take a toll on asphalt, but so do wars. Tanks most often are used in war zones, which get pretty chewed up by other means besides tank treads. Direct hits from mortars, artillary, ied's, suicide bombings, they all take their toll !
2007-07-18 13:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats why they have rubber pads on the tracks they use at home, if the rubber wears out in a combat zone i dont think the locals will be complaining to much.
2007-07-19 09:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sure they do, i live on base and around the tank trails there are concrete slabs that run across the road and are labeled for tank crossing. i would imagine that this is to prevent damage to the asphalt
2007-07-18 14:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by nurse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on thin roadways it will crack the road, on thicker "highway" roads it just leaves the trac marcks
2007-07-18 13:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by LAVADOG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋