ANALYSIS OF THE DISPLACEMENTS OF THE GROUND SURFACE DUE TO A MOVING VEHICLE

Abstract

The problem of the displacement of the ground surface under the action of a moving vehicle is treated from an analytical point of view. The physical mechanisms of soil displacements are presented for the purpose of establishing various models of behavior of the soil system. Viscoelastic models of soil behavior are postulated on the basis of laboratory tests and field observations. A theoretical study is made of the displacements of a loaded plate moving across the soil at relatively slow speeds. This study is based on theories of visco-elasticity. The results of the study are presented in terms of analytical expressions and curves. A physical interpretation of the results is presented, relating vehicular and soil parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0261407

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Schiffman

Organizations

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bulk Modulus
  • Differential Equations
  • Displacement
  • Elastic Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Equations
  • Government Procurement
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Mobility
  • Models
  • Moisture Content
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Strength
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.