Citation

Verma VS, Guntur RR, Wong JY. Int. J. Veh. Des. 1980; 1(3): 195-220.

Affiliation

Carleton Univ, Ottawa, Ont

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, Inderscience Publishers)

DOI

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PMID

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Abstract

The directional behavior of a tractor/semi-trailer equipped with anti-locking devices on one or more of its axles was studied using digital simulation. This study was limited to the examination of the behavior of the vehicle during braking in a turning maneuver. The suitability of various anti-locking arrangements was examined from the standpoints of directional control and stability, and braking effectiveness. The results of the study indicate that the control arrangements of current anti-locking devices on a tractor/semi-trailer should be improved in that suitable measures should be taken to maintain directional stability in case of failure of the anti-lock system on one or more of its axles. Improved warning systems would also be required to alert the driver to take appropriate corrective action in case of failure.