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Mechanics of heavy duty truck systems

Mechanics of heavy duty truck systems

Mechanics of heavy duty truck systems

Cambridge University and the Cambridge Vehicle Dynamics Consortium are pleased to present a four-day event focused on the dynamics of heavy goods vehicles.

The event will include the definitive UMTRI course on heavy truck dynamics as well as hardware and software demonstrations and hands-on computer exercises.

The event will include:

  • An overview of vehicle dynamics theory
  • Tyres, suspensions, brakes, and steering systems
  • Unit truck, articulated vehicle and driver modelling
  • Ride, rollover, handling and braking theory
  • Instrumentation and field-testing of heavy vehicles
  • Hands-on exercises in vehicle simulation
  • Lab tour and demonstration of the CVDC experimental vehicle

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