Mechanics of Heavy-duty Trucks and Truck Combinations, Part 1University of Michigan, College of Engineering, 1981 - Trucks |
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acceleration air spring air suspension antiskid axle load behavior brake pressure brake torque calculated caster angle characteristics closed-loop coefficient commercial vehicle components constant contact patch cornering stiffness Coulomb friction curve deflection disc brakes driver model drum dynamic dynamometer effective engine Equation front axle function geometry heavy truck hysteresis in-lb influence input kingpin lateral force lateral slip leaf spring linear logic longitudinal force longitudinal slip maximum measured motion normal offtrack operating parameters performance pneumatic predictions preview control properties radius ratio rear axle response road roll center roll steer rolling resistance rotation shear force shown in Figure simulation sliding slip angle solenoid spring rate sprung mass static steer angle steering path steering system suspension model SWEPT PATH MODEL tandem axle temperature traction tractrix trailer truck tires typical tyre mechanics understeer values variables vehicle unit velocity vertical load wheel speed