SAE J2179-2000
A Test for Evaluating the Rearward Amplification of Multi-Articulated Vehicles
- Standard No.
- SAE J2179-2000
- Release Date
- 2000
- Published By
- SAE - SAE International
- Status
- 2000-09
- Latest
- SAE J2179-2000
- Scope
- The procedure applies to heavy vehicles weighing more than 11800kg (26 000lb) 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. Purpose- This test procedure is intended to be used for determining the rearward amplification and dynamic off tracking qualities of multi-trailer commercial vehicles (heavy trucks and buses).
SAE J2179-2000 history
- 2000 SAE J2179-2000 A Test for Evaluating the Rearward Amplification of Multi-Articulated Vehicles
- 1993 SAE J2179-1993 A Test for Evaluating the Rearward Amplification of Multi-Articulated Vehicles
