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Skidding Coefficients on an Alluvial Soil
Author(s): W. N. Darwin
Date: 1965
Source: Forest Products Journal 15(7):302
Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
Station: Southern Forest Experiment Station
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The Southern Hardwoods Laboratory is studying the influence of ground conditions and load characteristics on the performance of skidding vehicles in southern bottom lands. The exploratory test was aimed at evaluating the effects of bark on skidding coefficients, but it also yielded information on other log characteristics and on effects of soil moisture.Publication Notes
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Darwin, W. N., Jr. 1965. Skidding Coefficients on an Alluvial Soil. Forest Products Journal 15(7):302.Related Search
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