Dynamics and Roll Stability of a Loaded Class 8 Tractor-Livestock Semi-Trailer University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Clark, Brent A., author.

Conference Name:

International Truck and Bus Meeting & Exposition (1999-11-15 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1999

Summary:

The transporting of live cattle involves the use of Class 8 tractors and livestock semi-trailers for transportation from farms and feedlots to processing plants. This travel may include unimproved roads, local streets, two lane highways, as well as interstate highways. Typically, cattle are compartmentalized in a "double deck" fashion as it provides utility and comports with size and weight limits for commercial Class 8 vehicles.Concern has been expressed for the effect of cattle movement upon the dynamic performance of the loaded Class 8 tractor-livestock trailer assembly. Loading guidelines exist for cattle that attempt to prevent injury or debilitation during transit, and literature exists on the orientation and some kinematics of loaded cattle.Considerable literature exists on the effect of liquid slosh in tankers and swinging beef carcasses suspended from hooks in refrigerated van trailers on the dynamic response and roll stability of those vehicles. However, no research is reported on the case of a loaded livestock trailer-although it is analogized (incorrectly) to the above. This research focuses specifically on loaded Class 8 tractors and livestock semi-trailers.The authors have engaged in an extensive program involving the five following components:

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Publisher Number:

1999-01-3732

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