April 20, 2012
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QUANTICO, Va. — ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) researchers Dr. George Mason and Brent Town presented results from ongoing studies with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle to the Joint Programs Office at Quantico, Va.
The results presented include physical tests completed for a road collapse study intended to provide commanders information supporting the delineation of high-risk road systems in theater.
The researchers introduced new technologies and testing techniques intended to give the MRAP vehicle program manager guidance on how to prevent the failure of the low volume road systems, including insight on advantages of changing tire pressures or tire sizes on MRAP vehicles.
Additionally, the team presented its approach in using black box data retrieved from vehicles in Afghanistan to better quantify terrain data and resulting mobility studies.
Learn more about this study and other GSL topics at the GSL Public Site.