ARRB HEAVY VEHICLE STUDIES

National studies of truck mass, dimensions and mechanical requiements (the NAASRA ERVL and road train studies) have led to considerable research effort into heavy vehicles at ARRB. This research has led to (I) new strength rating formulae for pin-couplings in road trains, (II) a user's guide to suspension selection on vehicles with high centre- of-gravity positions, and (III) a recommended design rule test for suspensions to protect roads. These developments are described, as are current efforts to produce strength ratings for fifth wheel couplings. Areas for future research into heavy vehicles at ARRB are briefly discussed. (Author/TRRL)

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Supplemental Notes:
- Proceedings of the 21st Australian Road Research Boards Regional Symposium, Darwin, North Territory, Australia, 1984.
Corporate Authors:
ARRB

Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

Box 828
Cape Town, South Africa
Authors:
- SWEATMAN, P
Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
Pagination: p. 191-205
Serial:
- On the Road
- Volume: 7
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Axle load force; Conferences; Couplers; Design; Heavy vehicles; Mechanical stability; Ratings; Research; Strength of materials; Suspension systems; Tires; Trucks; Vehicles
Uncontrolled Terms: Articulated vehicles
Old TRIS Terms: Pin-couplings
ITRD Terms: 1225: Articulated vehicle; 3067: Axle load; 8525: Conference; 3876: Coupling; 9011: Design (overall design); 1236: Lorry; 5930: Stability; 5544: Strength (mater); 1329: Suspension (veh); 1381: Tyre; 1255: Vehicle
Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Research; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00389190
Record Type: Publication
Source Agency: ARRB
ISBN: 0-86910-150-1
Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 306
Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
Created Date: Mar 29 1985 12:00AM