Rod Grimwood
09-13-2011, 09:14 AM
Thought this may be of interest.
The logistical problems of tar sealing a road on this angle are enormous.
The operators are tied to the machines because you cannot stand on a 45 degree angle.
The sealer is tethered to a bulldozer to stop it sliding down the slope.
A huge project and very difficult conditions.
Now you can get a feel of just how fast these cars are going just to stay on the slope.
Not only is this a true engineering project feat, but will give you better perspective of the pitch of the track itself.
The logistical problems of tar sealing a road on this angle are enormous.
The operators are tied to the machines because you cannot stand on a 45 degree angle.
The sealer is tethered to a bulldozer to stop it sliding down the slope.
A huge project and very difficult conditions.
Now you can get a feel of just how fast these cars are going just to stay on the slope.
Not only is this a true engineering project feat, but will give you better perspective of the pitch of the track itself.