Aerodynamic design of haul trucks

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dc.contributor.advisorDouglas, R.
dc.contributor.advisorShort, C.
dc.contributor.authorHourihan, Brian J.
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-07T22:08:37Z
dc.date.available2023-06-07T22:08:37Z
dc.date.issued1987
dc.description.abstractThe results of wind tunnel tests conducted on add-on roof and side wind deflectors on both conventional and cab over engine models are presented as Aerodynamic Coefficients. These coefficients are used in J.A. McNally's Air Resistance Horsepower equation to determine the change in HP requirements. It was found that due to the tractor-trailers empty return trip the deflectors tested were not feasible in the rugged forest setting. Possible solutions to reducing transportation costs through the use of a half conventional truck and tarping the loads are suggested as are three alternative transportation systems. Key Words : Truck aerodynamics, Aerodynamic Coefficients, Transportation Systems.
dc.description.copyrightNot available for use outside of the University of New Brunswick
dc.description.noteHourihan, Brian J (1987). Aerodynamic design of haul trucks . (Engineering Senior Report no. TFEM-175 1987). Fredericton : University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Engineering TFEM-175 1987 1882/16375
dc.description.noteUniversity of New Brunswick. Faculty of Forestry.
dc.format.extentx, 105 pages
dc.format.mediumelectronic
dc.identifier.urihttps://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/36726
dc.language.isoen_CA
dc.publisherUniversity of New Brunswick
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
dc.subject.disciplineForest Engineering
dc.titleAerodynamic design of haul trucks
dc.typesenior report
thesis.degree.disciplineForest Engineering
thesis.degree.fullnameBachelor of Science in Forest Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of New Brunswick
thesis.degree.levelundergraduate
thesis.degree.nameB.Sc.F.E.

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