Optimization of design parameters of rigid-link track systems using an advanced computer aided method

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering

Volumn 212, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 153-167

  Wong, J Y ^a  

^a CARLETON UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Computer aided method; Design; Optimization; Rigid link track systems

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; SHEAR STRESS; SOILS; TRACTION (FRICTION);

DESIGN OPTIMIZATION; RIGID LINK TRACK SYSTEM; ROADWHEEL SPACING; TRACK PITCH; TRACK TENSION;

TRACTORS (AGRICULTURAL);

EID: 0031618078     PISSN: 09544070     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/0954407981525876     Document Type: Article

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