TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2003//
TI  - Analysis of dynamic lateral response for a multi-axle-steering tractor and trailer
JO  - Heavy vehicle systems
A1  - Wu, DH
A1  - Lin, J. H.
SP  - 281
EP  - 294
VL  - 10
IS  - 4
N2  - The aim of this study is to present a theoretical analysis of the directional dynamics for an active multi-axle-steering tractor and full-trailer. It can be applied to on-road and off-road vehicles. In this paper, a linear yaw plane model is established to analyse the effect of an additional steering wheel in the front axle of the full-trailer on its performance characteristics, including the directional response simulation during lane change at high speed and a 90-degree turn. The use of additional steering axle on the full-trailer is shown to increase the directional stability, reduce lateral force during steady turning. The control algorithm of multiple steering axles for a tractor and full-trailer front wheels is investigated using the tractor zero sideslip angle criteria. Moreover, the critical speed of the system related to the location of the steer axle for a full-trailer is examined in detail.<p />
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SN  - 1351-7848
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -