Evaluation of an Aluminum Replaceable Pad Track for the M-1 Main Battle Tank

Abstract

An aluminum replaceable pad track, capable of utilizing existing T-156 track hardware, was analyzed using both empirical and finite element analyses. The track was to be interchangeable with the current T-156 track at a minimum weight penalty. Such a track was analyzed and its load carrying capability in tension and torsional loads were predicted by correlating track load with block stress and comparing that with the strength levels of ingot metallurgy aluminum alloys, and powder metallurgy aluminum alloys. The former offering the best combination of material properties and economics, the latter of offering the best combination of metal strength, ductility, and toughness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA397375

Entities

People

  • Daniel F. Carbaugh
  • Mark A. Holtz

Organizations

  • Alcoa

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Digital Information
  • Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Working
  • Metallurgy
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Powder Metallurgy
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tensile Strength
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.