Accession Number:

AD1023402

Title:

Material Handling Equipment Evaluation for Crater Repair

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Vicksburg United States

Personal Author(s):

• Rutland,Craig A.
• Robinson,W. J.
• Tingle,Jeb S.

Report Date:

2016-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

50.0

Abstract:

Research was conducted at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, MS, to evaluate material handling equipment with a reduced logistical footprint for use by crater repair teams in airfield damage repair ADR scenarios. A market survey was conducted of available material handling equipment to populate a database of physical dimensions and load-capacity relationships according to identified ADR tasks. Selected equipment were identified and evaluated for maneuverability and efficiency in a realistic environment and compared to currently utilized material handling equipment. This report presents the results of the market survey and equipment evaluations. Results indicate that telehandlers with a minimum-rated capacity of 6,000 lb are capable of performing all identified ADR tasks with an efficiency at or better than the currently utilized 10,000-lb telehandler.

Descriptors:

• Materials handling
• air force facilities
• landing fields
• Repair
• civil engineering
• military engineering
• Military equipment
• Forklift vehicles

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Surface Transportation and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE