CiNii Books - Terramechanics : land locomotion mechanics

Terramechanics is the broad study of terrain-vehicle systems. In this book, all physical processes associated with the static and dynamic interplay between powered and tooled wheeled or tracked vehicles with natural and man-made surfaces are analysed and mathematically modelled. The focus of the book is the technical problem of predicting the performance of a specific vehicle terrain system in the design and operation stages, looking at vehicle specifications, terrain types and uses, and traction performance parameters such as pull and speed. Special features of this book include: * a comprehensive treatment of pneumatic and flexible tyred systems * the presentation of a new method for predicting the performance of track-type vehicles based on small-scale machine model studies * an overview of tyred or tracked vehicles running on weak soil or snow.

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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

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