Force Transducers for Dual Rail Sleds.
Abstract
A description of the work undertaken for the two tasks of the contract is given. The first task required the design and development of instrumentation for special force transducers for the narrow gage dual rail sled, and instrumentation of four of these units for use during the sled runs. Two components of force were to be measured, the vertical and cross-track components. The transducer hardware was to be furnished by another agency. Due to delays in fabrication of the hardware, it was possible to complete only the design and development phase work. Recommendations for the final design are given. The second task required design, development, and manufacture of force transducers for measurement of the cross-track forces on a large dual rail sled. The transducers developed for this task are described. These transducers also have the capability of measuring the vertical forces. Results of calibration tests and combined load tests are given, and the documentation shows the units developed meet the specified contract requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016462
Entities
People
- William E. Baker
Organizations
- University of New Mexico