Hitch design and dynamic stability of infield haulouts : Final report USQ1S

Abstract

This report is submitted to the Sugar Research and Development Council as a summary of the findings generated under the project USQIS, "Hitch Design and Dynamic Stability of Haulouts" . An interim report (July 1990) detailed the early stage of this project. The rationale behind this project was given in the Detailed Research Proposal which is included as appendix 2. Within this report is detailed the findings of an industry survey, a summary of the literature review and the results from the stability analysis. Included under these headings are the reasons why the particular method of analysis was used and the bearing the industry survey had on this approach. Finally the findings are presented in a manner suitable for presenting as recommendations to the intended end users of the report.