An overview of traction research at University of California, Davis

Upadhyaya, S; Wulfsohn, D

An overview of traction research at University of California, Davis

Authors

Shrini K. Upadhyaya
Dvoralaio Wulfsohn

Authors Affiliations

Shrini K. Upadhyaya is Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 43(2):15-17. DOI:10.3733/ca.v043n02p15. March 1989.

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Abstract

Experiments using a specially designed device were conducted to determine the performance characteristics of tractor tires under various conditions. Radial ply tires showed superior performance over bias ply tires. Soil had a greater influence on traction capabilities than did tire design. Traction prediction equations for radial ply tires were developed.

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