A geometric scaling approach to evaluate tire-oil sand interactions
CIM Journal, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2011
T. G. Joseph, A. Sharma
Ultra-class haul trucks operating in oil sand face operational and maintenance issues as a result of soft underfoot conditions (Joseph, 2002). With exposure to frequent high g loading events, tire life is reduced due to sidewall belt flexure and frequent ground contact. Therefore, an improved understanding of the interaction between tires and oil sand is needed. This paper examines the outcomes of a series of static and cyclic loading tests, performed using a scale tire on rigid, sand, and oil sand surfaces. Geometric predictions are made regarding the footprint area and vertical deformation of an ultra-class tire on similar surfaces.
Keywords:
Mining, Tires, Oil sands, Ground, Interactions, Prediction, Model
