MULTI TRAILER SYSTEM (MTS) ABSTRACT

The development of the multi-trailer system was started at Delft University of Technology some 22 years ago. Since then this system has been in service to transport containers in various harbours. The five constituent trailers of a multi-trailer have been designed in such a way that they are track following. That is to say that each trailer follows the same track as the one in front of it. These vehicles are currently operated at a maximum speed of 30 kmIh. If longer distances are to be covered, higher speeds would be desirable. A multi-trailer system that has been carefully designed could be used at speeds of 50 kmIh or more. This would provide a cost-effective means of transportation that is safe and environmentally friendly. Simulations have indicated that the implementation of a speed dependent steering mechanism called "Safetrail" leads to a considerable improvement in road holding behaviour. This paper focuses on experiments that have been executed with a truck and a single trailer in order to assess the performance ofthe steering system "Safetrail". The experiments have confirmed the encouraging results that were derived from the simulations. 

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