Influence Analysis of Structure Type on Turning Passing Ability of Car Transport Vehicle Combination

Abstract

To analyze the influence of structure type on passing ability of car transport vehicle combination, the four basic vehicle combination models of two typical structure types, such as car transport semi-trailer road train and car transport vehicle combination with center axle trailer, have been built by using TruckSim. The turning circle test and the adaptability test on highway have been simulated on dry pavement to analyze the relationship between the structure type and the turning passing ability. The results show that the structure parameters have significant influence on the passing ability of car transport vehicle combination; three of the vehicle combination models can meet the requirements of GB 1589-2004“Limits of dimensions, axle load and masses for road vehicles”; all the four basic vehicle combination models will take up the lane beside itself when running on the up to and including third-grade highway/ramp.