The Engineering Research and Consultancy Centre
(ERCC) at the Victoria University of Technology
undertook to evaluate the effects of inflation pressure
on the contact pressure distribution of various
pneumatic All-terrain crane tyres. The measurements
were carried out on the 21st March 2002 and 30th April
2003 at Conmor Cranes in Braeside, Victoria. The
primary aim of the investigation was to detect any
significant differences in contact pressure pattern
produced by 16 and 20.5-inch tyres at various
inflation pressures. This report contains a description
of the equipment and procedures used along with
outcomes and results of tests.