Traction mechanics of the designed and developed segmented rubber track vehicle for Sepang peat terrain in Malaysia during turning motion: theoretical and experimental analysis

Rahman, Mohammed Ataur and Yahya, Azmi and Zohadie, Mohd. and Wan Ismail, Wan Ishak (2006) Traction mechanics of the designed and developed segmented rubber track vehicle for Sepang peat terrain in Malaysia during turning motion: theoretical and experimental analysis. International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems (IJHVS), 13 (4). pp. 324-350. ISSN 1741-5152 (O), 1744-232X (P)

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Abstract

The traction mechanics of the vehicle was developed based on the track-terrain interaction mechanism. The simulation results indicated that the vehicle with full payload turning on peat terrain should be turning 2m radius at least for the fulfilment of vehicle floatation ability; 4m radius or less for the fulfilment of vehicle turning ability; and at 4m radius at least for the fulfilment of vehicle turning stability. The vehicle was tested on the three different terrains: terrain type I, terrain type II, and terrain type III. The maximum percentage of tractive effort variation was found for terrain type I because of the lowest moisture content.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5364/2122
Uncontrolled Keywords:	loading conditions; peat terrain; tracked vehicles; tractive performance; turning; segmented rubber tracks.
Subjects:	T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics > TL1 Motor vehicles
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Md Ataur Rahman
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2011 14:05
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2013 16:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/2122

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