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<p>The paper presents a new methodology for calculating the optimal linear distribution of braking forces for a three-axle trailer with “walking beam” and “bogie” suspension of the rear axle assembly that will meet the requirements of the new European legislation, EU Directive 2015/68. On this basis, a computer program for selecting the linear distribution of braking forces between axles has been developed. The presented calculations and simulation results of the braking process can be used in the design process to select the parameters of the wheel braking mechanisms and then the characteristics of the pneumatic valves of the braking system. The adaptation of the braking system of agriculture trailers is a very important factor for improving the safety of the transportation systems.</p>
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The paper presents a new methodology for calculating the optimal linear distribution of braking forces for a three-axle trailer with “walking beam” and “bogie” suspension of the rear axle assembly that will meet the requirements of the new European legislation, EU Directive 2015/68. On this basis, a computer program for selecting the linear distribution of braking forces between axles has been developed. The presented calculations and simulation results of the braking process can be used in the design process to select the parameters of the wheel braking mechanisms and then the characteristics of the pneumatic valves of the braking system. The adaptation of the braking system of agriculture trailers is a very important factor for improving the safety of the transportation systems.

Calculation of brake-force distribution on three-axle agricultural trailers using simulation methods

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The paper presents a new methodology for calculating the optimal linear distribution of braking forces for a three-axle trailer with “walking beam” and “bogie”...

Calculation of brake-force distribution on three-axle agricultural trailers using simulation methods

Published Online: Dec 31, 2021

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Received: Jun 10, 2021

Accepted: Dec 22, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2021029

Keywords
Brake-force distribution, optimisation, agricultural vehicles, braking systems

© 2021 Paweł Radzajewski, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Calculation of brake-force distribution on three-axle agricultural trailers using simulation methods

Published Online: Dec 31, 2021

Page range: -

Received: Jun 10, 2021

Accepted: Dec 22, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2021029

KeywordsBrake-force distribution, optimisation, agricultural vehicles, braking systems

© 2021 Paweł Radzajewski, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Brake-force distribution, optimisation, agricultural vehicles, braking systems