Author:De Beer, Morris; Fisher, C; Sadzik, EMDate:Jul 2008Multi-dimensional forces (and stresses) inside the contact patch of a freerolling pneumatic rubber tyre generally occur as a direct result of a complex interaction between flexible rubber and a rigid test surface or road surface. These forces, ...Read more
Author:De Beer, Morris; Fisher, C; Kannemeyer, LDate:Mar 2004The aim of this paper is to highlight the approach and application of the Stress-In-Motion (SIM) technology to assist in an improved definition of the actual tyre / pavement interaction of modern heavy vehicles and their loads on the current ...Read more
Author:De Beer, Morris; Sadzik, EM; Fisher, C; Coetzee, CHDate:Jul 2005This paper addresses the measurement (i.e. “fingerprinting”) of tyre loading and contact stress patterns associated with slow moving test tyres on the new Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS Mk IV+) of Gautrans. The two test tyres used on the HVS ...Read more
Author:De Beer, Morris; Fisher, C; Kannemeyer, LDate:Sep 2004The aim of this paper is to highlight the use of SIM (Stress-In-Motion) technology on typical heavy vehicles found at the N3-TCC (Traffic Control Centre), with illustrative examples on real world trucks on this highway. A summary of the ...Read more