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Testing the Michigan Double-Bottom Tanker
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Abstract
A full-scale vehicle testing program which emphasizes experimental determination of the rollover stability of double-bottom tanker configurations is discussed. The testing program is presented in the context of the total research program which included yaw plane and roll plane analytical studies. The baseline Michigan double-bottom tanker is found to have exceptionally low rollover stability in emergency evasive maneuvers. Vehicle modifications are described which improve stability by a factor of two.
Test vehicle loading, anti-rollover outriggers, instrumentation, and modification hardware are discussed specifically. Results of dynamic handling tests and low-speed maneuverability tests are presented. Conclusions regarding the stability of individual vehicle configurations as well as overall fleet safety are reached.
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Winkler, C., Nisonger, R., and Ervin, R., "Testing the Michigan Double-Bottom Tanker," SAE Technical Paper 781066, 1978, https://doi.org/10.4271/781066.Also In
References
- Ervin R.D. et al. “Ad Hoc Study of Certain Safety-Related Aspects of Double-Bottom Tankers.” 2 Final Report to Office of Highway Safety Planning, Michigan Department of State Police, Contract No. MPA-78-002A Highway Safety Research Institute University of Michigan Report No. UM-HSRI-78-18 May 7 1978
- Mallikarjunarao C. Fancher P.S. “Analysis of the Directional Response Characteristics of Double Tanker Trucks.” SAE 1978 Truck Meeting Dearborn, Michigan December 11-14 1978
- Gillespie T.D. Verma M.K. “Analysis of the Rollover Dynamics of Double-Bottom Tankers.” SAE 1978 Truck Meeting Dearborn, Michigan December 11-14 1978
- Fancher P.S. et al. “Limit Handling Performance as Influenced by Degradation of Steering and Suspension Systems.” Final Report, Contract No. DOT-HS-031-1-126 Highway Safety Research Institute University of Michigan Report No. UM-HSRI-PF-72-3 November 1972