Investigation of a Biologically Conceived Stake for use in Noncohesive Soil

Abstract

Techniques for anchoring lightweight artillery were investigated from a biomechanic approach. The feasibility of a concept stake was established by comparison of the forces involved in the firing of lightweight artillery with the theoretical holding capacity of the stake established from soil mechanics computation. A prototype stake was driven in sand of different densities demonstrating the operational capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0715393

Entities

People

  • Harry C. Muffley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cohesionless Soils
  • Computations
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Field Tests
  • Internal Friction
  • Lightweight
  • Mechanics
  • Prototypes
  • Resistance
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Soils
  • Weapons
  • Weight

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Systems Analysis and Design