Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
| Online Publication Date: 01 Feb 1976
Energy Loss of Pneumatic Tires Under Freely Rolling, Braking, and Driving Conditions
Energy Loss of Pneumatic Tires Under Freely Rolling, Braking, and Driving Conditions
Page Range: 3 – 15
DOI: 10.2346/1.2167213
The concept of rolling resistance force is replaced by that of energy dissipated in unit distance traveled. The energy loss per unit distance, which is a function of slip angle, inclination angle, wheel torque, and other variables, is shown to reach a minimum under driving conditions. The new formula is compared with those given by Gough and by the Society of Automotive Engineers.Abstract
Keywords: tires; rolling resistance; power loss; driving; braking; cornering
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