DEVELOPMENT TESTING OF A TEST-BED RIG ON AIRSUPPORTED TREADS

Abstract

A test bed for the preliminary evaluation of airsupported treads as possible running gear on offroad transport equipment was constructed earlier in this program. The present report first outlines a modest program of modifications intended to improve performance and/or durability of the original treads, and presents the results of subsequent, brief tests. The changes resulted in reduced internal resistance, reduced air consumption, improved sheave traction, and extended durability. Considerable practical design experience was gained, and data necessary for estimating air consumption of similar devices of different weights and tread dimensions were developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0414417

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Pressure
  • Air Supplies
  • Aircraft Engines
  • Aircrafts
  • Contracts
  • Converters
  • Gages
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Pitot Tubes
  • Pressure Gages
  • Static Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Beds
  • Torque Converters
  • Transportation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
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