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Preface | |
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Preface to the Third Edition | |
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Preface to the Second Edition | |
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Preface to the First Edition | |
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Conversion Factors | |
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Nomenclature | |
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Introduction | |
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Mechanics Of Pneumatic Tires | |
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Tire Forces and Moments | |
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Rolling Resistance of Tires | |
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Tractive (Braking) Effort and Longitudinal Slip (Skid) | |
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Cornering Properties of Tires | |
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Slip Angle and Cornering Force | |
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Slip Angle and Aligning Torque | |
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Camber and Camber Thrust | |
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Characterization of Cornering Behavior of Tires | |
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Performance of Tires on Wet Surfaces | |
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Ride Properties of Tires | |
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References | |
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Problems | |
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Mechanics Of Vehicle-Terrain Interaction--Terramechanics | |
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Distribution of Stresses in the Terrain Under Vehicular Loads | |
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Applications of the Theory of Plastic Equilibrium to the Mechanics of Vehicle--Terrain Interaction | |
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Empirical Methods for Predicting Off-Road Vehicle Performance | |
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Empirical Methods Based on the Cone Index | |
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Empirical Methods Based on the Mean Maximum Pressure | |
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Measurement and Characterization of Terrain Response | |
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Characterization of Pressure-Sinkage Relationship | |
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Characterization of the Response to Repetitive Loading | |
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Characterization of the Shear Stress-Shear Displacement Relationship | |
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A Simplified Method for Analysis of Tracked Vehicle Performance | |
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Motion Resistance of a Track | |
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Tractive Effort and Slip of a Track | |
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A Computer-Aided Method for Evaluating the Performance of Vehicles with Flexible Tracks | |
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Approach to the Prediction of Normal Pressure Distribution under a Track | |
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Approach to the Prediction of Shear Stress Distribution under a Track | |
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Prediction of Motion Resistance and Drawbar Pull as Functions of Track Slip | |
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Experimental Substantiation | |
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Applications to Parametric Analysis and Design Optimization | |
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A Computer-Aided Method for Evaluating the Performance of Vehicles with Long-Pitch Link Tracks | |
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Basic Approach | |
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Experimental Substantiation | |
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Applications to Parametric Analysis and Design Optimization | |
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Methods for Parametric Analysis of Wheeled Vehicle Performance | |
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Motion Resistance of a Rigid Wheel | |
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Motion Resistance of a Pneumatic Tire | |
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Tractive Effort and Slip of a Wheel | |
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A Computer-Aided Method for Evaluating the Performance of Off-Road Wheeled Vehicles | |
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Basic Approach | |
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Experimental Substantiation | |
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Applications to Parametric Analysis | |
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Finite Element and Discrete Element Methods for the Study of Vehicle-Terrain Interaction | |
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2.10.1 The Finite Element Method | |
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2.10.2 The Discrete (Distinct) Element Method | |
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References | |
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Problems | |
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Performance Characteristics Of Road Vehicles | |
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Equation of Motion and Maximum Tractive Effort | |
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Aerodynamic Forces and Moments | |
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Vehicle Power Plant and Transmission Characteristics | |
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Internal Combustion Engines | |
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Electric Drives | |
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Hybrid Drives | |
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Fuel Cells | |
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Transmission Characteristics | |
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Vehicle Power Plant and Transmission Characteristics | |
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Power Plant Characteristics | |
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Transmission Characteristics | |
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Prediction of Vehicle Performance | |
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Acceleration Time and Distance | |
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Gradability | |
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Operating Fuel Economy | |
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Engine and Transmission Matching | |
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Braking Performance | |
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Braking Characteristics of a Two-Axle Vehicle | |
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Braking Efficiency and Stopping Distance | |
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Braking Characteristics of a Tractor-Semitrailer | |
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Antilock Brake Systems | |
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Traction Con | |