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      On the Mechanics of Disc-Soil-Planter Interaction

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      Date
      2016-10-28
      Author
      Zhang, Yun
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      The main objective of this research project was to understand the disc-soil-planter interaction in order to provide the lowest draft force for robotic planters. For that purpose, an analytical investigation was conducted and the mathematical model of the interaction was developed. Then a series of experimental tests were completed and reported. This constitutes the thesis’ contribution to research in this area. Finally, optimization of parameters was investigated to minimize the drag force.
      Degree
      Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
      Department
      Mechanical Engineering
      Program
      Mechanical Engineering
      Supervisor
      Fotouhi, Reza; Szyszkowski, Walerian
      Committee
      Boulfiza, Moh; Noble, Scott; Wu, Fangxiang
      Copyright Date
      October 2016
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/7548
      Subject
      Mechanics, Disc-Soil-Planter Interaction, Analytical Investigation, Experiments, Optimization
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