The prediction method of supporting force distribution for the refitting vehicle

The supporting force distribution is very important for the vehicle to maintain safety and stability, especially for the heavy-duty refitting vehicle with eccentric load. A simple and generic model to compute the supporting force distribution is essential in the design stage of refitting vehicle, whereas there is little research involving in solving this problem by now. This article presents an efficient and simple method to predict the supporting force of tire (supporting point). Firstly, the model for the vehicle with three or four axles is simplified. Then, the mathematical matrix is established by force equilibrium equation, moment equilibrium equation and deformation compatibility equation. With the known parameters of load, position and dimension, the force of every supporting point can be calculated, and so the supporting force distribution is acquired. Finally, the method of predicting force distribution is utilized to computing the supporting force of a vehicle, and a corresponding experiment is also implemented. The results indicate that the general prediction method to calculate supporting force distribution presented in this paper is accurate and validated in the pre-design stage of the refitting vehicle.