COMPUTATIONS FOR TRUCK SLIDING WITH TRUCK 3.1 CODE

The vehicle and its primary components response can be studied by using the TRUCK computer code. Each component is characterized by its mass, center of gravity position, inertias and products of inertias. One might think that the mechanical properties of the springs will affect the motion of axles, racks, etc. relative to the vehicle body but will not affect the overall motions of the assembly. But in the TRUCK computer code, the primary coordinate system is a body axis system at tached to the vehicle body with its origin at the center of gravity of the entire system. Therefore, the mechanical properties of springs connecting the vehicle body to the axles influence the overall motions of the vehicle. However, the motion of the ovrerall center of gravity of a frictionless system is not affected by the mechanical properties of these springs. If desired, the motions of the axles, shelters, and racks relative to the vehicle body can also be studied.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Missouri, Rolla

  Department of Engineering Mechanics
  Rolla, MO  United States  65401
• Authors:
  • BATRA, R C
• Publication Date: 1989-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 33 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Information processing; Mechanical properties; Motion; Studies; Trucks; Vehicle components; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Sliding
• Old TRIS Terms: Motion studies
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00493961
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: BRL-CR-616
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 1990 12:00AM