DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING OF TIRES FOR 16 TON GOER VEHICLES

Abstract

Earthmoving tires were specifically developed for use on the GOER vehicle. This development work included the design of various tread configurations and use of maximum feasible synthetic content. Tires were produced in three different tread designs, and two different levels of synthetic content. These tires were then tested for running temperature, traction, and mobility. Durability tests of 40% highway, 40% secondary roads, and 20% cross country were conducted. These tests showed that tires could be produced to provide at least 15,000 miles without any premature failures for this type of service.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0701942

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People

  • E. S. Sites
  • T. J. Lonson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Construction
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Human Body
  • Low Temperature
  • Measurement
  • Natural Rubber
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Protective Coatings
  • Resistance
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Synthetic Rubber
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Beds
  • Wear Resistance

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  • Agricultural and Food sciences

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