Maneuverability and controllability of multilink road trains

Abstract

The issue of cargo transportation using road transport is considered. The increase in the flow of goods in the European part of Russia is taken into account, as well as the limited volume of rail transport, restrictions on air traffic. In addition to these restrictive factors, at the moment we have significant volumes of construction of new highways, expansion of existing roads from two to four — six lanes. This makes it possible to increase cargo flows, but leads to the need to provide additional security measures on highways. The article considers one of the aspects of improving the maneuverability and stability of three-link trailed road trains, as a safety factor, by selecting a rational layout scheme and design parameters of trailed links. Keywords: car, road train, trailer, stability, controllability, maneuverability, model, speed