Muro T., O’Brien. J. Terramechanics. Land locomotion mechanics

Taylor & Francis 2005. - 322 pages.
Print ISBN: 978-90-5809-572-5
eBook ISBN: 978-0-203-02415-7Introduction: General- Mechanics of Soft Terrain- Mechanics of Snow Covered Terrain
Rigid Wheel Systems: At Rest- At Driving State- At Braking State- Simulation Analysis
Flexible-Tire Wheel Systems: Tire Structure- Static Mechanical Properties- Kinematic Equations of a Wheel- Cornering Characteristics- Distribution of Contact Pressure
Terrain-Track System Constants: Track Plate Loading Test- Track Plate Traction Test- Some Experimental Results
Land Locomotion Mechanics for a Rigid-Track Vehicle: Rest State Analysis- Driving State Analysis- Braking State Analysis- Experimental Validation- Analytical Example
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.