A preliminary computer-based study was conducted to examine the dynamic response of a class of vehicles termed 'recreational doubles.' The nominal baseline vehicle configuration was comprised of three hitched units: a pick-up truck towing unit, a fifth-wheel recreational trailer, and a boat/trailer unit. Computer simulation was employed to evaluate the dynamic response of such vehicles using both step-steer and lane-change steering maneuvers. Articulation angle damping and lateral path overshoot by the rear boat trailer unit were used as performance measures for evaluating and comparing various configurations. Forward speed, trailer length, and hitching loads were identified as the principal parameters affecting the directional performance characteristics of this class of vehicles.


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    Titel :

    Preliminary Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Recreational Doubles


    Beteiligte:
    C. C. MacAdam (Autor:in) / Z. Bareket (Autor:in) / R. D. Ervin (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1989


    Format / Umfang :

    54 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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