The dynamic forces and moments required in handling tree-length logs.

John A. Sturos

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The dynamic forces and moments required in handling tree-length logs.

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Authors:

John A. Sturos

Year:

1971

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-55. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Realistic dynamic loading requirements for tree- or log-harvesting machines were determined. The study showed that dynamic forces and moments four times as great as those required statically can occur in the field.

Citation

Sturos, John A. 1971. The dynamic forces and moments required in handling tree-length logs. Research Paper NC-55. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station