Procedures for One-Pass Vehicle Cone Index (VCI1) Determination for Acquisition Support

Abstract

This report describes test procedures used to measure the minimum soil strength necessary for a vehicle to consistently complete one pass successfully (one-pass Vehicle Cone Index , VCI1). The VCI1 is a vehicle performance metric used to quantify mobility on soft soils. The report scope covers the specific procedures that should be used for evaluations in support of ground vehicle acquisition. The procedures define site selection criteria, test lane layout, soil data collection procedures, and analysis methodology to determine the VCI1. Rationale behind the test procedures and detailed descriptions of the principal soil strength measurement techniques are provided in supporting appendices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA585813

Entities

People

  • Brent W. Towne
  • Clint A. Barela
  • George L. Mason
  • Javier E. Osorio
  • Jody D. Priddy
  • Maria T. Stevens

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Command And Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Drops
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Measurement
  • Military Operations
  • Military Vehicles
  • Site Selection
  • Sites
  • Soil Classification
  • Soil Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Vehicles

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  • Computer Science.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.