Design, Control and Prototype Implementation of Maintenance Machine for Trenches
Journal Title: International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Trenches have a special importance in construction operations as they are widely used in both civil and military engineering. However, maintaining dozens kilometers of trenches that are located in an area of harsh weather condition can be difficult to be achieved manually. In this paper, the design and control of a new remotely controlled Trenches' Maintenance Machine (TMM) is presented. Elements like achieving machine stability and maneuverability, providing high performance while delivering the necessary traction in loose sand or mud, and using a powerful pneumatic system to overcome earth cutting resistance have been considered during the design procedures. A scaled prototype of the machine has been implemented and tested using an indoor soil-bin facility. The satisfying results assure the good functionality of the machine sub-systems as well as the reliability of the machine to accomplish the task successfully and within the required standards.
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Mohamed Mabrouk
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