Open AccessForensic Engineering Analysis Of Motorcycle Tires Entering Longitudinaljoints/Ruts At Shallow Approach Angles
Author(s) -
Michael Kravitz
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of the national academy of forensic engineers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2379-3252
pISSN - 2379-3244
DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v27i1.732
Subject(s) - speed wobble , brake , front (military) , engineering , tread , structural engineering , vibration , automotive engineering , aeronautics , marine engineering , forensic engineering , mechanical engineering , acoustics , materials science , physics , natural rubber , classical mechanics , composite material
This Paper Will Examine The Effect Of A Motorcycle Driving Into A Longitudinal Joint, Sometimes Called A Rut. If The Approach Angle Is Approximately Less Than Ten Degrees In The Direction Of Travel, The Forces That Are Generated On The Front Tire Due To Striking The Rut, Joint Or Curb, May Cause The Front Motorcycle Tire To Lose Its Ability To Steer Or Brake, And May Initiate A Vibration, Or Caster Effect, Or Wobble, Which Can Result In The Instability And Capsizing The Motorcycle.