THE INFLUENCE OF CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION (CTI) ON ROAD LIFE AND VEHICLE STABILITY
Central Tire Inflation (CTI) systems allow a vehicle operator to change the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is moving. Lower tire inflation pressure has been found to reduce road wear and improve vehicle performance in areas of traction, braking, ride quality and vehicle maintenance. The benefits of lower tire pressure on road systems have been reported in various publications and reports, however the influence of lower tire pressures (higher tire deflection) on stability and control of heavy vehicles is not well understood. This paper summarizes the significant CTI research findings with respect to the infrastructure and explores the effects of CTI on vehicle stability and control performance. The analysis focused on a 9 axle B-train in the loaded state assuming GVW of 75,500 kg, and 69,000 kg; and in the empty state.
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Corporate Authors:
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7N 0W0 -
Authors:
- Woodrooffe, J
- Burns, N
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Conference:
- Logistics in a Changing Global Economy. Canadian Transportation Research Forum, Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Date: 1998-5-25 to 1998-5-28
- Publication Date: 1998
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 412-426
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Serial:
- Publication of: Saskatchewan University, Canada
- Publisher: University of Saskatchewan, Canada
- ISSN: 1183-2770
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air pressure; Braking; Control; Deflection; Heavy vehicles; Ride quality; Roads; Stability (Mechanics); Tire pressure; Tires; Traction; Trucks; Vehicle maintenance
- Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment; I90: Vehicles;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00798290
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Sep 19 2000 12:00AM