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A Test Comparison of Model and Full-Size Bulldozer Blades
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Five geometrically similar bulldozer blades, ranging in width 6.45-77.2 in., were tested in four different soil types. Tests were run at low speed and a constant cutting depth equal to 20% of blade height. Horizontal and vertical soil forces, soil force moments, and travel distances were measured.
An analysis of the test data is presented and a method of predicting the draft force of larger blades from tests on smaller scale models is proposed. Test equipment, instrumentation, and test technique are described.
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Garrity, R., Kolthoff, C., Reaves, C., and Schafer, R., "A Test Comparison of Model and Full-Size Bulldozer Blades," SAE Technical Paper 680612, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680612.Also In
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- Schafer R. L. Bockhop C. W. Lovely W. G. “Model-Prototype Studies of Tillage Implements.” ASAE Paper 66 126 June 1966
- Reaves C. A. Cooper A. W. Kummer F. A. “Similitude in Performance Studies of Soil-Chisel Systems.” ASAE Paper 66 125 June 1966
- Reaves C. A. Schafer R. L. Kolthoff C. P. Garrity R. J. “Similitude of Bulldozer Blades.” ASAE Paper 68 124 June 1968