39 Skidding of motor vehicle on bitumen vs. dirt*

Supervisors:

Dr Chris Hall, Dr Anthony Zander and Dr Robert Anderson

Moderator:

As above

Number of Students:

Simon Martin and Suganthan Sumelingam

Description:

This project involves extending existing models for surface skidding by automobiles on bitumen and dirt surfaces. The experimental validation will involve placing instrumentation on a vehicle and performing measurements on a test track with the vehicle braking under full wheel lockup. The relationship between the measurements and the resulting skid marks will also be analysed.

Unfortunately/fortunately a driver will be provided for the tests.

Industrial Sponsor:

HallTech