Traction Mechanics of the Designed and Developed Segmented Rubber Track Vehicle for Sepang Peat Terrain in Malaysia during Turning Motion: Theoretical and Experimental Analysis

Traction mechanics of the vehicle under study in this paper were developed based on the track-terrain interaction mechanism. Simulation results indicate that the vehicle with full payload turning on peat terrain should be turning 2m radius at least for fulfilment of vehicle floatation ability; 4m radius or less for fulfilment of vehicle turning ability; and at 4m radius at least for fulfilment of vehicle turning stability. The vehicle was tested on the 3 different terrains: terrain type I, terrain type II, and terrain type III. The maximum percentage of tractive effort variation was found for terrain type I, due to its lower moisture content.

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• Authors:
  • Rahman, Ataur
  • Yahya, Azmi
  • ZOHADIE BARDAIE, M
  • Ahmad, D
  • Ishak, Wan
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 324-350
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1744-232X
  • EISSN: 1741-5152
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJHVS

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Heavy vehicles; Simulation; Soft soils; Tracked vehicles; Traction; Tractive forces; Turning radius; Vehicle design; Vehicle tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Peat terrain
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I95: Vehicle Inspection;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01046630
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 25 2007 1:46PM