Mechanics of Heavy-duty Trucks and Truck Combinations, Part 2University of Michigan, College of Engineering, 1981 - Trucks |
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amplitude antiskid applied Articulated Vehicles articulation angle average behavior brake pressure c.g. position characteristics closed-loop combination commercial vehicles constant coulomb friction curve cycle damping deflection displacement driver model dynamic effect engine Equation example frame frequency front axle function grade handling diagram heavy truck heavy vehicle Highway Safety Research horsepower hysteresis hysteretic inertia influence lane-change lateral acceleration leaf springs linear load transfer longitudinal maneuvers measured mechanisms mode moment of inertia motion nonlinear operating optimal preview control oscillation parameters pitch pitch moment properties rear axle rear suspension retarder ride road roll angle roll moment roll stiffness rollover threshold Safety Research Institute semitrailer shown in Figure simulation slip angle solenoid spring rate sprung mass Table tandem three-axle tion tire torque tractor tractor rear tractor-semitrailer typical values variables velocity vertical load vibration wheel pad wheel speed wheelbase YAW RATE