Similitude approach to earthmoving was taken by Research Dept of Caterpillar Tractor Co using small-scale models based on dimensional analysis with certain simplifying assumptions; model characteristics and evaluation; development of model laboratory at proving ground at Peoria and details of main facilities consisting of small soil bin and 2 parallel larger bins, designed for study of mechanics of earthmoving; advantages of using scale models in basic studies of soil/machine relationships, and comparative tests of configurations and operating conditions; scope is limited to processes of cutting and loading soil.
Earthmoving in miniature
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1964
1964
10 pages
Conference paper
English
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