this research explores the possible benefits to be derived from interactions between wheels, for supporting a greater proportion of applied loads in the shallower soil layers. this creates possibilities for reducing the risk of deep soil compaction. previous research indicated that different interaction modes occurred under simulated wheel arrangements, being mostly dependent upon the spacing b...

In Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement of the roads, dowels bar transfers vehicle loading to the unloaded slab. Load Transfer Efficiency (LTE) is used to evaluate dowel bars in PCC pavement. This parameter is defined as the vertical displacement ratio of the loaded slab versus the unloaded slab. In this study, the impact of effective factors (friction coefficient between dowel and concrete ...

The susceptibility of railway wheels to wear and rolling contact fatigue damage is influenced by the properties of the wheel material. These are influenced by the steel composition, wheel manufacturing process, and thermal and mechanical loading during operation. The in-service properties therefore vary with depth below the surface and with position across the wheel tread. This paper discusses ...

This paper addresses issues in the design of wheel grousers for planetary rovers. It has been shown in prior and related work that grousers on wheel rims can improve traveling performance of rovers on loose soils. However, the main focus of these studies, so far, has been limited to straight grousers and to straight line motion of the wheels. This work extends such studies to include chevron-sh...

Abstract Under multi-wheel heavy load, the asphalt mixture is prone to exhibit deformation superposition effect, which exacerbates damage of pavement structure. Multi-point penetration tests and numerical simulations by discrete element method (DEM) are performed investigate effect micromechanical characteristics mixture. The wheel spacing, group, evolution behavior analyzed. Results indicate t...

Though much research has been conducted regarding traction of tires in soft granular terrain, little empirical data exist on the motion of soil particles beneath a tire. A novel experimentation and analysis technique has been developed to enable investigation of terramechanics fundamentals in great detail. This technique, the Shear Interface Imaging Analysis Tool, provides visualization and ana...

Abstract The article concerns the problem of lateral stabilization a tricycle with variable front wheel track. vehicle can operate in two modes: wheels folded out and connected. A bicycle designed for people special needs. element that requires elaboration is while driving unfolded. In this mode, metastable state created. When angle slope exceeds limit value, force causes tilt. This phenomenon ...

Final soil manipulation before seed germination occurs during the planting operation. Contact force of depth‐gauge wheels adjacent to the seed opener potentially alters the environment for corn seed germination and early plant growth. A field experiment was conducted measuring seed spacing, spacing variability, seed depth, emergence rate, plant dry matter, final stand, crop growth stage, and ex...

Bridge expansion joints (BEJs) are equipped at the girder end of long-span railway bridges to ensure reliable transition track. BEJs should have suitable dynamic stiffness running safety and stability vehicle. To explore influence vertical on response vehicle, track, bridge, a three-dimensional vehicle-track-bridge coupled model is established, sleeper spacing vehicle speed taken into considera...