| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L34549/01 |
| Title: |
ENERGY LOSS IN HEAVY VEHICLE TYRES AND SUSPENSIONS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Cebon, Professor D |
| Other Investigators: |
|
| Researcher Co-Investigators: |
|
| Project Partners: |
|
| Department: |
Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Cambridge |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
09 October 1997 |
Ends: |
08 January 2000 |
Value (£): |
118,275
|
| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Eng. Dynamics & Tribology |
|
|
| EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
| Transport Systems and Vehicles |
|
|
| Related Grants: |
|
| Panel History: |
|
|
Summary on Grant Application Form |
|
The annual cost of fuel consumed by heavy goods vehicles in the UK is 4 billion, and the annual cost of road damage caused by theses vehicles is 2 billion. Tyre and suspension design have a strong influence on rolling resistance and road damage, and also on roll-over stability. The aim of the proposed research is to improve understanding of the influence of tyre and suspension design on these performance criteria. A rolling drum tyre test facility at SP Tyres UK Ltd will be the basis of a fundamental investigation into the mechanisms of rolling resistance of heavy vehicles. Mathematical models of the tyre and the suspension will be used to investigate the conflict between the performance criteria, and to estimate the cost savings achievable through improved design. The research is necessary to ensure that future developments in tyres and suspensions result in an optimum balance of conflicting requirements and ths minimum overall cost to the UK.
|
|
Key Findings |
|
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
|
|
Potential use in non-academic contexts |
|
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
|
|
Impacts |
|
| Description |
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk |
| Summary |
|
| Date Materialised |
|
|
|
|
Sectors submitted by the Researcher |
|
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
|
| Project URL: |
|
| Further Information: |
|
| Organisation Website: |
http://www.cam.ac.uk |