Analysis and Calculation of Tracked Vehicle Steering-Load Based on Conditions of Tracks' Slip

Abstract:

This paper presents systematic calculation about steering loads, taking both the tracks slip and track-width into account. We can deduce propelling force, braking force and steering resistance torque in an algorithmic model on the assumption of uniform pressure distribution and concentrated ground-contact-load distribution in steering process. The result shows that, propelling force, braking force and steering resistance torque can be computed on a simple model of considered tracks' slip and disregarded track-width when track-width is considered. Propelling force and brake force lean to the bodys longitudinal geometrical centerline, while offsets can be ignored relative to track-width.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 378)
• Pages: 55-60
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.378.55
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Hong Yan Wang, Tong Fei Li, Tao Wang, Qiang Rui, Jiang Tao Gai, Guang Ming Zhou, Yi Yuan
• Keywords: Steering-Loads, Tracked Vehicle, Tracks' Slip, Track-Width

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