Vehicle Dynamics Model for Predicting Maximum Truck Acceleration Levels
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 127, Issue 5
Abstract
The paper presents a simple vehicle dynamics model for estimating maximum vehicle acceleration levels based on a vehicle's tractive effort and aerodynamic, rolling, and grade resistance forces. In addition, typical model input parameters for different vehicle, pavement, and tire characteristics are presented. The model parameters are calibrated/validated against field data that were collected along the Smart Road test facility at Virginia Tech utilizing a truck and trailer for 10 weight-to-power configurations, ranging from 85 kg/kW to 169 kg/kW (140 lb/hp to 280 lb/hp). The model was found to predict vehicle speeds at the conclusion of the travel along the section to within 5 km/h (3.1 mi/hr) of field measurements, thus demonstrating the validity and applicability of the model.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 127 • Issue 5 • October 2001
Pages: 418 - 425
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Received: Aug 29, 2000
Published online: Oct 1, 2001
Published in print: Oct 2001
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