Beach Mobility Tests and Analysis of Large, Cargo-Handling Vehicles

Abstract

Beach mobility tests were performed on 6000-, 10,000-, and 50,000- pound-capacity rough terrain forklift trucks and a 20-ton-capacity rough terrain crane. Data included drawbar pull, maximum negotiable slope, and soil characteristics. An extension of the Cone Index Mobility Model is proposed to account for the additional effects of differences in front/rear tire inflations and axle loadings, and radial tires. Test observations and data analysis suggest that new approaches in developing sand mobility prediction techniques may be fruitful.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0778167

Entities

People

  • A. Thomas
  • C. Orth
  • C. Tacey
  • J. G. Hicks
  • W. F. Clark

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cargo Handling
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Grain Size
  • Ground Speed
  • Instrumentation
  • Load Cells
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Radial Tires
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Tin
  • Tires
  • Vehicles

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design