Terramechanics

ISBN-13: 9780367394608 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 290 str.

T. Muro; J. O'Brien

Opis

In-depth analysis of vehicle interactions with a number of surfaces, covering physical processes, vehicle specifications, and different terrain types and their effects on traction parameters.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: General; Mechanics of Soft Terrain; Mechanics of Snow Covered Terrain  2. Rigid Wheel Systems: At Rest; At Driving State; At Braking State; Simulation Analysis  3. Flexible-Tire Wheel Systems: Tire Structure; Static Mechanical Properties; Kinematic Equations of a Wheel; Cornering Characteristics; Distribution of Contact Pressure  4. Terrain-Track System Constants: Track Plate Loading Test; Track Plate Traction Test; Some Experimental Results  5. Land Locomotion Mechanics for a Rigid-Track Vehicle: Rest State Analysis; Driving State Analysis; Braking State Analysis; Experimental Validation; Analytical Example  6. Land Locomotion Mechanics of Flexible-Track Vehicles: Force System and Energy Equilibrium Analysis; Flexible Deformation of a Track Belt; Simulation Analysis; Theory of Steering Motion; Some Experimental Study Results; Analytical Example  Index

O autorze

Muro, T.; O'Brien, J.