题名: |
Impact of Loading Distribution of Abrams Suspension on Track Performance and Durability |
作者: |
Ostberg, David;Bradford, Bill; |
关键词: |
distribution;suspension;loading;track;abra;bram;forman;perform;impact;rams |
摘要: |
High life cycle costs coupled with durability and environmental challenges of tracked vehicles in South West Asia (SWA) have focused R&D activities on understanding failure modes of track components as well as understanding the system impacts on track durability. The durability limiters for M1 Abrams (M1, M1A1, and M1A2) T-158LL track systems are the elastomeric components. The focus of this study is to review test methodology utilized to collect preliminary data on the loading distribution of a static vehicle. Proposed design changes and path forward for prediction of durability of elastomers at the systems level from component testing will be presented. |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |