Terramechanics Terramechanics is the study of soil properties, specifically the interaction of wheeled or tracked vehicles on various surfaces. The rolling resistance of a tire on soft soil consists mainly of the following components:
soil compaction the bulldozing effect displacement of soil particles sidewall friction
See also Mieczysław G. Bekker Jo Y. Wong Bevameter
References
External links Journal of Terramechanics The International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems