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Accession Number:
AD1151141
Title:
Military Load Classification
Report Date:
2021-09-29
Abstract:
Definition: A number representative of the load carrying capacity of gap-crossing equipment (e.g. bridges, rafts) and the effect produced by a military vehicle crossing over a bridge: MLC = f(vehicle weight, vehicle geometry (e.g. length, width)). Purpose: Used to assess the capability of a military vehicle to use gap-crossing equipment without damaging it: Enables User to determine required gap-crossing equipment to support a particular mission; Helps to improve safe use of bridges and other gap-crossing equipment. MLC of military vehicle, bridge marked in accordance with NATO Standard AEP-3.12.1.5.
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Pages:
41
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2.78MB
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Approved For Public Release