Using an Over-the-Road Dynamometer to Test Tractors Equipped with Retarders 811259
A mobile dynamometer for measuring the longitudinal force acting at the fifth wheel connection between a tractor and a semitrailer has been developed. The use of this dynamometer for testing retarders installed in tractors is described and example results are presented. Computational methods for predicting total retardation of various vehicles equipped with retarders are discussed.
Citation: Winkler, C. and Fancher, P., "Using an Over-the-Road Dynamometer to Test Tractors Equipped with Retarders," SAE Technical Paper 811259, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/811259. Download Citation
Author(s):
Christopher B. Winkler, Paul S. Fancher
Affiliated:
Highway Safety Research Institute, The University of Michigan
Pages: 20
Event:
SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Wheels
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