Static Load Test Performance of a Telescoping Structure for an Automatically Deployable ROPS.

Authors :: Etherton, J.R.
Cutlip, R.G.
Harris, J.R.
Ronaghi, M.
Means, K.H.
Gillispie, A.
Source :: Journal of Agricultural Safety & Health; Feb2002, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p119-126, 8p, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Describes a method for static load test performance of a telescoping structure for an automatically deployable rollover protective structure in agriculture. Passive protection against overturn facility to operators of new tractors; Deployment time criteria and design analyses; Aspects of static loading; Common causes of fatal injuries in agriculture.

Subjects :: ROLLOVER protective structures (Machinery)
AGRICULTURAL equipment
AGRICULTURAL safety

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