Falling Tree Test of Log Skidder ROPS

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Guy, Douglas S., author.

Conference Name:

28th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference (1977-04-19 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1977

Summary:

The results of a test in which a tree was felled to impact the ROPS of a rubber tired skidder are described. The rationale used to select the tree is reviewed and estimates of the engineering characteristics of the tree are given. The results of a static deflection test to duplicate the residual deflection of the ROPS resulting from the falling tree test is also discussed

Notes:

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Publisher Number:

770518

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license