Bekker, M. G.

Theory of land locomotion : the mechanics of vehicle mobility / M. G. Bekker. - Netherlands : Ann Harbor, 1956. - 520 p.

Introduction - Locomotion in nature - Locomotion on wheels - Morphology of motor vehicles and environment - Some problems of soil and snow mechanics - The mechanics of a wheel - Crawlers of track-laying vehicles - Skis, sleighs, and toboggans - Mechanics of a motor vehicle - The trafficability of soils, performance of vehicles, and the economy of locomotion - Scale-model testing and dimensional theory - References



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