An investigation of truck jack-knifing using simulation software

A literature review of the causes and the theory of jackknifing were undertaken. Tractor semitrailer jackknifing are often caused by maneuvers such as braking with subsequent brake lock-up, from suddenly steering into a turn where the cornering may lead to lateral wheel skidding, or from some combin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tan, Kai Hou.
Other Authors: Lee Yong Tsui
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/40450