Using an Over-the-Road Dynamometer to Test Tractors Equipped with Retarders Highway Safety Research Institute, The University of Michigan

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Winkler, C. B., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition (1981-11-09 : Dearborn, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1981

Summary:

A mobile dynamometer for measuring the longitudinal force acting at the fifth wheel connection between a tractor and a semitrailer has been developed. The use of this dynamometer for testing retarders installed in tractors is described and example results are presented. Computational methods for predicting total retardation of various vehicles equipped with retarders are discussed

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Publisher Number:

811259

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