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Parameters match and optimization on controllability and stability of tractor-semitrailers

  • Beihang University
  • Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China

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Abstract

Owing to the complexity of factors influencing controllability and stability of tractor-semitrailers, the simulation models of truck combinations are established with TruckSim. Based on a single lane-change test and orthogonal experimental design, the influence of main factors on vehicle safety is simulated. These factors are ranked according to their significance. At the same time, the relationship between the magnitude of factors and evaluation indexes is also investigated. Through selecting sets of appropriate factors and levels, parametric optimization is performed. Match analysis results show that suspension stiffness, wheelbase of tractor, center-of-gravity (CG) height of pay mass, CG height of tractor and distance between CG of semitrailer sprung mass (unloaded) and coupling pin have a remarkable influence on stability. The results and methods may provide references for research on tractor-semitrailers stability design and parameters match in safety considerations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCICTP 2012
Subtitle of host publicationMultimodal Transportation Systems - Convenient, Safe, Cost-Effective, Efficient - Proceedings of the 12th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals
Pages2368-2378
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event12th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals: Multimodal Transportation Systems - Convenient, Safe, Cost-Effective, Efficient, CICTP 2012 - Beijing, China
Duration: 3 Aug 20126 Aug 2012

Publication series

NameCICTP 2012: Multimodal Transportation Systems - Convenient, Safe, Cost-Effective, Efficient - Proceedings of the 12th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals

Conference

Conference12th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals: Multimodal Transportation Systems - Convenient, Safe, Cost-Effective, Efficient, CICTP 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period3/08/126/08/12

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