Impact of Loading Distribution of Abrams Suspension on Track Performance and Durability

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Abstract:

High life cycle costs coupled with durability and environmental challenges of tracked vehicles in South West Asia SWA have focused RD activities on understanding failure modes of track components as well as understanding the system impacts on track durability. The durability limiters for M1 Abrams M1, M1A1, and M1A2 T-158LL track systems are the elastomeric components. The focus of this study is to review test methodology utilized to collect preliminary data on the loading distribution of a static vehicle. Proposed design changes and path forward for prediction of durability of elastomers at the systems level from component testing will be presented.

Author(s):
Ostberg, David ; Bradford, Bill
Author Organization(s):
TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI GROUND VEHICLE POWER AND MOBILITY
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium (GVSETS), held in Troy, Michigan, on 17-22 August 2009. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0012

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):
TACOM/TARDEC-20101RC
Monitor Series:
RDECOM/MI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*TRACKED VEHICLES, *SUSPENSION DEVICES, HIGH COSTS, DISTRIBUTION, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), ELASTOMERS, SOUTHWEST ASIA, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, LIFE CYCLE COSTS, STATICS, SYMPOSIA, LOAD DISTRIBUTION, TEST METHODS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface Transportation and Equipment, Combat Vehicles
Keyword(s):
*TRACK PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
Report Date:
2009 Aug 03
Creation Date:
2009 Nov 25