Tire & Log Impact: Critical Damage Simulation | Earth Desert Climate

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the impact of a tire rolling at 468 km/h into a log, specifically focusing on the potential for critical damage to the tire. Participants explore the feasibility of conducting actual tests versus relying on simulations, considering the parameters of the scenario, including environmental conditions and material properties.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that at a speed of 468 km/h, a single impact with the log would likely be sufficient to cause critical damage to the tire.
  • Another participant agrees with the assessment that the high speed would result in immediate damage.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the ability to conduct actual testing and highlight the lack of sufficient information for analytical solutions.
  • A suggestion is made to contact tire companies for insights on performance under extreme conditions, indicating that they may have relevant data.
  • Humor is introduced regarding the potential responses from tire companies about such extreme tests.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is agreement among some participants that a single impact at the specified speed would likely result in critical damage. However, there is disagreement regarding the feasibility of testing and the adequacy of the provided information for analysis.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks detailed specifications about the tire's construction, material properties, and the exact nature of the impact, which may affect the analysis. There are also unresolved assumptions regarding the simulation parameters and environmental factors.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in tire performance, impact dynamics, and material science, particularly in extreme conditions.

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A tire rolls 468km/h into a 1m diameter/3m tall log buried 1.5m in sand. How many times can it do this before sustaining critical damage and being unable to roll anymore. Assume Earth desert climate, avg temp of 35°C, and steel wheel with rubber tire. Actual testing is requested, but a simulation would help. thx.
 
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We cannot do the testing here and you have posted insufficient information to provide any analytical solution (either numerical or exact).
 
At this speed one time is enough.
 
Originally posted by Alexander
At this speed one time is enough.

I'll second that. 468km/h is pretty screaming fast.
 
Phone some tire companies and ask them about the performance of their products. They love to brag...
 
Yeah, I imagine the brag about the results of slamming tire at 300 mph into 2-tonne log: "-No comments..."