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MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 157, 2018
Machine Modelling and Simulations 2017 (MMS 2017)
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Article Number | 05005 | |
Number of page(s) | 8 | |
Section | Experimental mechanics, identification and validation | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201815705005 | |
Published online | 14 March 2018 |
Experimental research of vehicle traction properties for reconstruction of traffic accidents
1
The President Stanisław Wojciechowski State University of Applied Sciences in Kalisz, Nowy Świat Street 4, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
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Institute of Forensic Research, Cracow, ul. Westerplatte 9, 31-033 Kraków, Poland
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Chair of Basics of Machine Design, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, 60-965, Poland
* Corresponding author: michal.sledzinski@put.poznan.pl
In order to broaden the database of motor vehicle traction properties in unusual conditions, the research team has performed experimental studies: on wet and snow-covered surfaces. Tests of vehicles equipped with winter tyres with non-skid snow chains have been performed on snow-covered surfaces. It has been shown that on snowy surface chains affect vehicle traction properties, mostly during acceleration. They increase the rate of acceleration up to 50% compared to a vehicle with winter tyres without chains. The results of the performed research can be the basis for the full reconstruction of road accidents under these conditions. Knowledge of traction properties of cars in difficult and unusual conditions is an important cognitive factor and serves to improve road safety.
Key words: traffic accidents / reconstruction / snow chains / Traction Control System / the coefficient of adhesion
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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