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Sep 1975
Northern Off-Road Transportation in the 70's
Author: I. A. ThomasAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 101, Issue 3
Abstract
A general review of the present state-of-the-art of off-road transportation with emphasis on northern and Arctic operation on the American Continent. Defines off-road transportation, vehicle categories and applications, and looks at basic mobility parameters, e.g., ground pressure, resistances to motion, tractive effort, horse power/weight ratios, drawbar pull, track and wheel ground contact effects, and transmission. Particular problems associated with northern operations are examined, e.g., cabs, heaters, metallurgical problems, maintenance, and abuse of vehicles. Basic and special design considerations are also presented.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 101 • Issue 3 • September 1975
Pages: 635 - 646
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1975
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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I. A. Thomas
Dir. of Engrg., Canadair Flextrac Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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