GROUND IMPACT SHOCK MITIGATION DRIVE-OFF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CARGO TRUCK, 3/4-TON M37

Abstract

Eight drops involving the M37 3/4-ton truck have been made in the velocity range from 15 to 28 fps, at design accelerations ranging from 17.5 to 30g. The cushioning system used for each drop is described and the damage sustained by the vehicle is discussed. It is concluded that the cushioning system developed in this series of tests provides adequate protection in the velocity range investigated and also provides a drive-off capability for the vehicle. The final cushioning system is described in detail and its effectiveness under some of the conditions that might be encountered in actual field drops is evaluated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1967
Accession Number
AD0667937

Entities

People

  • David G. Wiederanders

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Drop Operations
  • Cushioning
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Field Conditions
  • Impact Acceleration
  • Impact Shock
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Mechanics
  • Military Equipment
  • Platforms
  • Security
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • ballistics.