SAE J2179
A Test for Evaluating the Rearward Amplication of Multi-Articulated Vehicles.
Standard:
AKA:
- J2179
- 1993-09-01
- Historical. Access the latest revision: J2179_200009
- Truck And Bus Advanced And Hybrid Powertrain Steering Comm
The procedure applies to heavy vehicles weighing more than 11 800 kg (26 000 lb) and particularly to those vehicles having two or more articulation joints that allow rotation in a horizontal plane. The procedure pertains to the lateral directional response of multi-articulated vehicles in avoidance maneuvers performed at highway speeds without braking.This test procedure is intended to be used for determining the rearward amplification and dynamic offtracking qualities of multi-trailer commercial vehicles (heavy trucks and buses).
History:| Standard | Published | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| J2179_200009 | 2000-09-29 | Latest | |
| J2179_199309 | 1993-09-01 | Historical |
- SAE J 2179
- Automotive
- Hybrid power
- Power and Propulsion
- Transmissions
- Vehicle dynamics
- Trucks
- Buses