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Table 2 Experimental conditions for measuring the bearing capacity

From: Experimental investigation of relationship between bearing capacity and vibration parameters for planetary exploration legged rovers

Item

Conditions (value)

Number of trials

5

Sinkage of rod

30 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm

Vibration time

200 s

Traction speed

0.13 mm/s

Traction distance

13 mm

Type of sand

Silica No.5

Vibration generator

Wave Maker 05

Vibration frequency

10 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz

Vibration amplitude

0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm (Total amplitude)

Force sensor

PFS055YA251U6