Research on Loading Distribution by Trailers

Abstract

Different from the Slippage shipment, when platform trailers have been used for shipment, the weight of large-scale structure objects evenly distributes on the small wheels axles. Because of tires deformation that generates by trailers continuing to moving to the barge, the surface contact between the wheels and ground makes the load gradually acts on the barge, and meanwhile the center of gravity also changes which is inconvenient to the actual load adjustment. In this research, based on analyzing the heavy trucks tire deformation curve and according to the relevant theories, the contact length of the tire and ground can be calculated. With the trailers gradually move forward, the load equally distributes to each column of the trailers wheels.