Design and Fabrication of Full Scale Prototype Truck Chassis. Volume 1. Wheels

Abstract

The 1100x20 wheel for the M809, M939 truck series was redesigned for structural composites. Finite element analysis of the design was accomplished using material properties developed during this program. Tooling was designed and manufactured for both the wheel and the lock ring as two independent molds. Composite wheels and lock rings were manufactured using compression molding techniques. Laboratory testing was conducted using SAE J267 A procedures and the Indoor Endurance Test of Specification MIL-T-12459D. The composite wheels performed well under the fatigue environment but did not pass the Indoor Endurance Test.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146399

Entities

People

  • A. H. Fisher
  • F. Y. Soliman

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Compression Molding
  • Computer Programs
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Fabrication
  • Laminates
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Molding Techniques
  • Plastic Explosives

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