A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR TRAVERSAL OF RIGID OBSTACLES BY A PNEUMATIC TIRE,

Abstract

The purpose of this work was to develop and verify a mathematical model that simulated the ability of a pneumatic tire to envelop obstacles. The model was to be able to predict both the vertical and horizontal forces transmitted from the terrain through the tire to the vehicle axle. A realistic tire-terrain contact mechanism that considers terrain features and vehicle motions was to be made a part of the model. Only nondeforming terrain was considered. The pneumatic tire model was to be verified by simulating laboratory tests in which a tire was towed over a series of rigid obstacles, and comparing the output with the actual test results. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0837142

Entities

People

  • A. S. Lessem
  • Andrew J. Green

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models

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  • Agricultural and Food sciences

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