Analysis of the Directional Response Characteristics of Double Tankers Highway Safety Research Inst. Univ. of Michigan

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Mallikarjunarao, C., author.

Conference Name:

National Truck Meeting and Exposition (1978-12-11 : Dearborn, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1978

Summary:

A linear mathematical model is developed for studying the directional response and yaw stability of many-axled, multi-articulated tanker trucks. Analytical results obtained from the model provide an understanding of (1) the factors leading to unstable lateral responses of double tankers when only the rear compartment of the rear (pup) trailer is loaded and (2) the likelihood of rollover of the pup trailer in obstacle-avoidance maneuvers on the highway.Rigidizing the connection at the pintle hook is found to improve the directional performance of the double tanker

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Publisher Number:

781064

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