Investigation of ABS Strategies for Heavy Vehicles
Research aimed at improving the performance of ABS systems in heavy vehicles.
Current heavy vehicle ABS uses an inefficient heuristic control approach, which works on cycles of predicting and superseding the limits of tyre-road adhesion, and then reducing brake pressure to allow the wheel to rotate again. An alternative approach to ABS is wheel slip control, which optimizes tyre slip continuously during braking, thereby maximizing deceleration while maintaining vehicle maneuverability. The goal of this research project is to develop a practical wheel slip control system suitable for commercial use on articulated vehicles. The investigation includes studies of novel methods of actuation, advanced controller designs, and integrated parameter estimation algorithms.
Further Information
- Publications
- Poster - Slip control braking of heavy vehicles
- Poster - Benchmark testing of ABS
- Poster - The Effects of Tyre Dynamics on Slip Control
Video of novel ABS Valve
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News
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May 14, 2012
CVDC is pleased to announce SDC as the newest member of the consortium.
Apr 24, 2012
CVDC Represented at EuroBrake 2012
Leon Henderson presented his latest work on HGV slip control at EuroBrake 2012 in Dresden.
Sep 15, 2011
The CVDC had its bi-annual meeting at the headquarters of Poclain Hydraulics in Verberie, France. The consortium discussed research performed over the last 6 months, and future directions.
Sep 10, 2011
Will Midgley presented recent results of his research into regenerative braking for articulated heavy vehicles at the Vehicle Propulsion and Power Conference 2011 in Chicago, USA.
Aug 20, 2011
CVDC Represented at IAVSD 2011
Leon Henderson presented some of his recent work on Tyre Dynamics and Slip-Control Braking at the 22nd International Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, held in Manchester, UK.