Definition: A number representative of the load carrying capacity of gap-crossing equipment (e.g. bridges, rafts) and the effect produced by a military vehicle crossing over a bridge: MLC = f(vehicle weight, vehicle geometry (e.g. length, width)). Purpose: Used to assess the capability of a military vehicle to use gap-crossing equipment without damaging it: Enables User to determine required gap-crossing equipment to support a particular mission; Helps to improve safe use of bridges and other gap-crossing equipment. MLC of military vehicle, bridge marked in accordance with NATO Standard AEP-3.12.1.5.


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    Title :

    Military Load Classification


    Contributors:
    B. J. Sia (author)

    Publication date :

    2021


    Size :

    41 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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