Design, Evaluation, and Selection Of Heavy-Duty Rear Axles

HEAVY-DUTY rear axles are analyzed in this paper - the first L. Ray Buckendale Lecture to be delivered. The author presents a practical method of evaluating heavy-duty rear axles, with emphasis on performance and axle ratio. The major part of the paper is devoted to a discussion of the four function...

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Main Author: Gordon, K. W
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:HEAVY-DUTY rear axles are analyzed in this paper - the first L. Ray Buckendale Lecture to be delivered. The author presents a practical method of evaluating heavy-duty rear axles, with emphasis on performance and axle ratio. The major part of the paper is devoted to a discussion of the four functions of rear axles, as follows: (1) To carry the load, (2) to transmit driving torque, (3) to allow differential action, and (4) to help stop the vehicle.
ISSN:0148-7191
2688-3627
DOI:10.4271/550231