Publication Notices

Notifications of New Publications Released by ERDC

Contact Us

      

  

    866.362.3732

   601.634.2355

 

ERDC Library Catalog

Not finding what you are looking for? Search the ERDC Library Catalog

Results:
Tag: Excavating machinery--Evaluation
Clear
  • Helical Anchor Installation with the High Mobility Engineer Excavator: Proof-of-Concept Testing

    Abstract: Proof-of-concept testing was conducted to determine the viability of helical anchor installation using the US Army’s High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE). To facilitate the proof-of-concept test, a new hydraulic hose kit was designed that connects the Bridge Supplemental Set (BSS) drive motor to the HMEE’s auxiliary hydraulic system. Additionally, a steel mount was fabricated that provided means to attach the BSS drive motor to the boom of the HMEE. Testing indicated the HMEE can successfully install the BSS anchors with the required hardware, but the vehicle’s large footprint will likely increase the installation time compared to previous methods. Several improvements to the hydraulic hose kit design were identified through the experiment, and guidance was created to facilitate efficient HMEE usage in the future. Once a permanent solution is developed to mount the BSS drive motor to the HMEE, the capabilities of the BSS will be greatly expanded by allowing each Multi-Role Bridge Company to install anchors using multiple vehicle types.