REDUCED ROAD WEAR IMPACT OF HEAVY VEHICLES USING ACTIVE SUSPENSIONS

This paper examines the dynamic road-loading characteristics of current heavy vehicle suspensions as compared to active suspension systems. The properties of an active suspension and some of its advantages are presented. A review of recent research concerning the road damage ascribed to heavy vehicle suspensions reveals that the adoption of an active suspension would likely result in reduced road wear. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

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• Authors:
  • Berthiaume, C E
  • Sabounghi, L
• Publication Date: 1986

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 10 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Active suspension systems; Countermeasures; Heavy vehicles; Loss and damage; Pavements; Suspension systems
• ITRD Terms: 3067: Axle load; 8525: Conference; 5255: Deterioration; 1236: Lorry; 2955: Pavement; 1329: Suspension (veh)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478579
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1989 12:00AM