RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Sakhno, Volodymyr
A1 Murovanyi, Igor
A1 Razboinikov, Oleksandr
A1 Palamarchyk, Olekcii
A1 Dembitskyi, Valerii
T1 Comparative Estimation of Maneuverability of the Multi-Track Road Trains of Different Layout Schemes
JF Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina
YR 2025
VO 27
IS 1
SP B30
OP B40
DO 10.26552/com.C.2025.005
UL https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-202501-0005.php
AB Today, in the constructions of multi-link road trains, two main layout schemes are used, as a rule - trailer (car + n trailers) and semi-trailer (tractor car + n semi-trailers). Previously conducted studies established that the maneuverability indicators of the road trains can be determined on wheels rigid in the lateral direction, that is, according to kinematic models, which are based on the angles of assembly of the road train links. These angles are defined for both a three-link trailer and a semi-trailer vehicle train, for different locations of the extended link. For the semi-trailer road trains, the requirements for maneuverability are not met, and therefore the trailer links must be equipped with more or less complex control systems. With a direct control drive on the front axles of the second and third semi-trailers, when turning at 90º and 180º, only the first layout scheme satisfies the requirements for maneuverability.