Analysis and Calculation of Tracked Vehicle Steering-Load Based on Conditions of Tracks' Slip

Abstract

This paper presents systematic calculation about steering loads, taking both the tracks slip and track-width into account. We can deduce propelling force, braking force and steering resistance torque in an algorithmic model on the assumption of uniform pressure distribution and concentrated ground-contact-load distribution in steering process. The result shows that, propelling force, braking force and steering resistance torque can be computed on a simple model of considered tracks' slip and disregarded track-width when track-width is considered. Propelling force and brake force lean to the bodys longitudinal geometrical centerline, while offsets can be ignored relative to track-width.