Mechanics of Heavy-duty Trucks and Truck Combinations, Part 1University of Michigan, College of Engineering, 1983 - Trucks |
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actuation air spring air suspension axis axle load behavior brake chamber brake torque calculated caster angle coefficient components contact patch cornering stiffness Coulomb friction deflection diagram disc brakes drum drum brakes dynamic dynamometer effective Equation function geometry heavy truck hysteresis in-lb influence input kingpin lateral force lateral slip leaf spring linear lining longitudinal force longitudinal slip measured motion motor car motor vehicle normal offtrack Organization & Coverage parameters performance predictions pressure distribution prime mover properties radius ratio rear axle roll center roll steer rotation S-cam shear force shown in Figure side force Significance of Topic simulation sliding slip angle spring rate sprung mass static steer angle steering path steering system surface suspension model SWEPT PATH MODEL tandem axle temperature tire model towing point traction tractrix trailer truck tires turn understeer gradient values vehicle unit velocity vertical load wedge wheelbase