Use of longer truck-trailer combinations, consisting of two 40-ft trailers or three 27-ft trailers, has been investigated with respect to braking stability and degree of controllability; stopping performance and stability were studied under controlled conditions of wet and dry roads and various loadings with double and triple combinations; Utica tests demonstrated that longer combinations, when made from properly maintained equipment in current use, achieved braking, stability, and structural integrity characteristics comparable to shorter combinations; modifications to brake system will improve both stopping distance and stability and allow greater latitude in loading. (03164)


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    Title :

    Optimum braking, stability and structural integrity for longer truck combinations


    Additional title:

    SAE Paper


    Contributors:
    Nelson, R.E. (author) / Fitch, J.W. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1968 Motor truck


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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