Finite Element Analysis of the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB)

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Abstract:

The Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge AVLB is a folding bridge that was fielded in the early 1960s as the Armys standard heavy assault bridge. The bridge is rated for normal crossings of military load classification of 60 tons MLC 60 over a maximum gap of 60 feet and a vehicle speed of 25 mph. The System Simulation and Technology Division, AMSTA-RY, was tasked by the Systems Engineering. Directorate, AMSTA-U, to perform an anlaysis of the AVLB over a 60- foot gap while an M1A1 crosses it. The objective of this project was to perform a finite element analysis FEA of the whole AVLB to determine high-stress areas of concern. Finite Element Analysis, AVLB.

Author(s):
Garcia, Roberto P. ; Lambrecht, Stephen G.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. May-Dec 1991
Supplementary Note:
Original contains color plates: All DTIC/NTIS reproductions will be in black and white. DOI: 10.21236/ADA252415
Pagination:
0057

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TACOM-13557
Monitor Series:
TACOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ARMORED VEHICLES, *BRIDGES, SIMULATION, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS, ASSAULT, ENGINEERING, STANDARDS, CROSSINGS, FOLDING, FEET, DIVISION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Combat Vehicles
Keyword(s):
AVLB(ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCHED BRIDGES)
Report Date:
1992 Mar 13