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Aug 15, 2002
Variable Power Vehicle Dynamics Model for Estimating Truck Accelerations
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 128, Issue 5
Abstract
This paper introduces the concept of a linearly increasing variable power to the basic vehicle dynamics model that has been proposed in the literature. The paper also calibrates the model to typical truck classifications 8–10 that travel along interstate highways in the United States. The proposed enhancement is demonstrated to result in significant improvements in vehicle performance curves, especially at low speeds when vehicles are engaged in gearshifts.
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Rakha, H., Lucic, I., Demarchi, S., Setti, J., and Van Aerde, M.(2001). “Vehicle dynamics model for predicting maximum vehicle acceleration levels.” J. Transp. Eng., 127(5), 418–425.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 128 • Issue 5 • September 2002
Pages: 412 - 419
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jul 20, 2001
Accepted: Nov 20, 2001
Published online: Aug 15, 2002
Published in print: Sep 2002
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Hesham Rakha, P.E., M.ASCE
Assistant Professor, Charles Via Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 3500 Transportation Research Plaza (0536), Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Ivana Lucic, M.ASCE
Transportation Engineer, Edwards and Kelcey, 1401 S. Edgewood St., Ste. 1000, Baltimore, MD 21227.
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