| Abstract: | This paper presents theoretical and experimental analysis of steering performance of articulated tracked vehicles on level ground. A mathematical model for predicting the steerability of articulated units has been developed and computerized for numerical application. The accuracy of the analog has been verified by scale model tests.From the results of the simulation and scale model tests it was found that steerability was significantly improved and required sprocket torques for steering and track slippage were considerably decreased in articulated tracked vehicles when compared with a single and coupled tracked vehicles. |
