Traction Engineering

ABOUT THE COURSE: This course will cover the basics of traction elements, their behavior in different soil conditions, parameters affecting tractive performance, estimation of tractive power, selection of tyre, traction aids, tractor ballasting, cornering properties and steady state handling of tractor with tyres. A detailed study on these aspects along with online demonstration of measurement of contact area and tractive parameters in the soil bin will enrich the knowledge base of the students and researchers.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students and Faculty of Agricultural Engineering colleges, Industry professionals and researchers working in the area of traction and precision agriculture.PREREQUISITES: NoneINDUSTRY SUPPORT: 1. M/s John Deere India Pvt. Ltd. 2. M/s Apollo tyres Pvt. Ltd. 3. M/s CEAT tyres Pvt. Ltd. 4. M/s Yokohama tyres Pvt. Ltd.

Week 1: Fundamentals of traction and traction elementsWeek 2:Mechanics of wheel and characterization of terrain responseWeek 3:Methods and parametric analysis of wheels (rigid and pneumatic)Week 4:Methods and parametric analysis of trackWeek 5:Measurements of performance parameters of tyre in a soil bin (laboratory)Week 6:Effect of tyre parameters and operating parameters on tractive performance and selection of tyresWeek 7:Traction aids and cornering properties of tyreWeek 8:Steady state handling characteristics of tractor with tyres