Theoretical approach to selection of basic parameters for double-purpose vehicles
by Vladimir F. Platonov
International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 25, No. 3, 2001

Abstract: Since multipurpose vehicles relate both to transport and traction classes of machines, the approaches to selecting values of their main parameters are different. According to a new method of determining basic characteristics of modifications, a vehicle should he considered as a truck-trailer system. By analysis of the forces acting on the system, design relationships for defining the rational values for models of double-purpose vehicles families are found. The priority parameters are maximum engine speed in the typical operating conditions and external resistance values to be overcome for the transport and traction-transport vehicles, and maximum hook power and hook force for the traction modifications.

Online publication date: Mon, 18-Aug-2003

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