An Innovative Friction and Wear Test for Aircraft Tires.

Abstract

This program is a first step toward the formulation of a standardized test for aircraft tire friction and wear. A method is determined to evaluate tire performance by testing a small section of the tread. This reduces the size and cost of the test equipment and shortens the test time. Tread loading during takeoff, landing and cornering has been analyzed in order to identify the operating conditions resulting in the most severe tread wear and friction requirements. The factors that affect tire friction and wear were studied, and the dominant forces, motions and heating of a tread element during landing were determined. The analysis was then used as a basis for the formulation of the test method and the requirements for the testing equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
ADA069211

Entities

People

  • John H. Edwards
  • Khushroo M. Captain
  • Vijay K. Stokes

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Tires
  • Aircrafts
  • Control Systems
  • Convection
  • Frequency
  • Friction
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Rubber
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Conductivity

Readers

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).