Author : Robert F. Smiley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Mechanical Properties of Pneumatic Tires with Special Reference to Modern Aircraft Tires by : Robert F. Smiley
Download or read book Mechanical Properties of Pneumatic Tires with Special Reference to Modern Aircraft Tires written by Robert F. Smiley and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study is presented of pneumatic tires which are of interest to aircraft designers. The principal topics discussed are tire vertical-force-deflection characteristics; lateral, fore-and-aft, and torsional spring constants; footprint-area properties; relaxation lengths; rolling radius; cornering force, cornering power, self-alining torque, and pneumatic caster for yawed rolling conditions; effects of wheel tilt; and tire radial growth under the influence of centrifugal forces.