Optimum Ackerman for Improved Steering Axle Tire Wear on Trucks Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Miller, Gerald, author.

Conference Name:

International Truck and Bus Meeting & Exposition (1991-11-18 : Chicago, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1991

Summary:

It is generally accepted that steering axle tire wear rates are considerably higher in turns than in a straight ahead condition. Ackerman correction accounts for the different turning radii of the left and right steering axle tires in a turn but does not take into account slip angle. Slip angle is a significant factor in tire wear. "Optimum Ackerman" does take slip angle into account and should theoretically reduce tire wear. Theory, simulations, and field results are presented

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Publisher Number:

912693

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license