A Study of the Effects of Wet Surface Soil Conditions on the Performance of a Single Wheel,
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a test program conducted to determine the effects of wet surface soil conditions on the performance of pneumatic tires. Two fine-grained soils were used, one that was highly plastic (heavy clay) and one that was only slightly plastic (silt). The surface soil conditions were of three types: 'as compacted,' flooded and drained, flooded and undrained. Most of the tests were conducted with one soil (heavy clay), one tire size (6.00-16), and one deflection (35 percent). Four tread conditions were tested--a smooth tire, a directional tread, a nondirectional tread, and a smooth tire with traction aid.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0745154
Entities
People
- James L. Smith