HEMTT Dynamic Sensitivity to Small Obstacles at Low Velocities. Volume 2. Validation Study Using VEHDYN 3.0.

Abstract

The Vehicle Dynamic Model VEHDYN 3.0, developed at the US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, was used to compare selected displacements, velocities, and accelerations with field-measured quantities for both an empty and a fully loaded M977 HEMTT truck. Test conditions (detailed in Volume 1 of this series) included having the HEMTT negotiate small square-edged obstacles (0.25 -3.00 inches high) at low velocities (1.80 0.06 mph). Time history and Fast Fourier Transform comparisons are provided. The VEHDYN 3.0 model did a reasonable job at predicting the motion, especially the action of the HEMTT walking beam suspensions and overall low-frequency response. A procedure was demonstrated that takes acceleration data from low-amplitude front and rear drop tests and develops linear spring and damper response relationships for the HEMTT. (MM)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA295206

Entities

People

  • Daniel C. Creighton

Organizations

  • United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

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  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Algorithms
  • Amplitude
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineers
  • Fast Fourier Transforms
  • Field Tests
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Security
  • Sensitivity
  • Simulations
  • Two Dimensional
  • Vibration

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