Finite Element Analysis of the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB)

Abstract

The Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) is a folding bridge that was fielded in the early 1960's as the Army's standard heavy assault bridge. The bridge is rated for normal crossings of military load classification of 60 tons (MLC 60) over a maximum gap of 60 feet and a vehicle speed of 25 mph. The System Simulation and Technology Division, AMSTA-RY, was tasked by the Systems Engineering. Directorate, AMSTA-U, to perform an anlaysis of the AVLB over a 60- foot gap while an M1A1 crosses it. The objective of this project was to perform a finite element analysis (FEA) of the whole AVLB to determine high-stress areas of concern. Finite Element Analysis, AVLB.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 13, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252415

Entities

People

  • Roberto P. Garcia
  • Stephen G. Lambrecht

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Bridges
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Crossings
  • Eigenvalues
  • Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Low Resolution
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulations
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tensile Strength
  • Three Dimensional
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.