Test Procedures for the Evaluation of Aerodynamic Drag on Full-Scale Vehicles in Windy Environments Mechanical Engineering Dept., University of Maryland

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Walston, William H., author.

Conference Name:

1976 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1976-02-23 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1976

Summary:

Procedures for conducting full-scale coast down tests for the purpose of determining the aerodynamic drag forces on tractor-trailer trucks are presented. Tests were conducted on the baseline vehicle and on the baseline vehicle modified with drag reduction devices. Techniques for the evaluation of mechanical drag forces prior to the coast-down tests are given and a description of the instrumentation is included

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Publisher Number:

760106

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