Handling Stability of Tractor Semitrailer Based on Handling Diagram
Joint Authors
Yuan-yuan, Ren
Zheng, Xue-lian
Xian-sheng, Li
Source
Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Handling instability is a serious threat to driving safety.
In order to analyze the handling stability of a tractor semitrailer, a handling diagram can be used.
In our research, considering the impact of multiple nonsteering rear axles and nonlinear characteristics of tires on vehicle handling stability, the handling equations are developed for description of stability of tractor semi-trailer.
Then we obtain handling diagrams so as to study the influence of driving speed, loaded mass, and fifth wheel lead on vehicle handling stability.
The analysis results show that the handling stability of a tractor semi-trailer when the tractor has two nonsteering rear axles is better than that when the tractor has only one nonsteering rear axle.
While the stability in the former case is slightly influenced by driving speed and loaded mass, the latter is strongly influenced by both.
The fifth wheel lead is found to only slightly influence handling stability for both tractor semi-trailers.
Therefore, to ensure the driving safety of tractor semi-trailers when the tractor has only one nonsteering rear axle, much stricter restraints should be imposed on driving speed, and the loaded mass must not exceed the rated load of the trailer.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yuan-yuan, Ren& Zheng, Xue-lian& Xian-sheng, Li. 2012. Handling Stability of Tractor Semitrailer Based on Handling Diagram. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yuan-yuan, Ren…[et al.]. Handling Stability of Tractor Semitrailer Based on Handling Diagram. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-16.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yuan-yuan, Ren& Zheng, Xue-lian& Xian-sheng, Li. Handling Stability of Tractor Semitrailer Based on Handling Diagram. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464901
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464901