EXPERIMENTAL MODEL, MARGINAL-TERRAIN ASSAULT BRIDGE AND ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER TRANSPORTER AND LAUNCHER

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: AD0671637 | Open PDF

Abstract:

This report presents information on an experimental model of a lightweight, short-span, marginal-terrain assault bridge and transporting launcher. The model tested was a 33-foot bridge span which is transported and launched by an M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier. The bridge was designed to carry up to Class 15 wheeled or tracked loads across wet or dry gaps up to its full 36-foot length. The launcher was designed to accompany an armored column through marginal terrain and to place the bridge when needed. The results of this test of the experimental model shows that the basic concept of a light-weight, short-span, highly mobile assault bridge is valid.

Author(s):
Wilber, Gerald F.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MOBILITY EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Design test rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0671637
Pagination:
0084

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAMERDC-1928
Task Number(s):
1G643324D59503
Project Number(s):
DA-1-G-643324-D-595
Monitor Series:
AMERDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
5G
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*TRANSPORTER ERECTORS, LOADS(FORCES), TERRAIN, MOBILE, PASSENGER VEHICLES, ARMORED VEHICLES, BRIDGES, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, WEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering, Surface Transportation and Equipment
Keyword(s):
ASSAULT BRIDGES, M 113 VEHICLES
Report Date:
1968 Apr 01