Study of aerodynamic drag reduction on a full-scale tractor trailer combination.

Author(s)
Steers, L.L. & Montoya, L.C.
Year
Abstract

Aerodynamics drag tests were performed on a tractor-trailer combination using the coast-down method on a smooth, nearly level runway. The tests included an investigation of drag reduction obtained with add-on devices that are commercially available or under development. The study shows the effects of the various add-on devices on the aerodynamic drag, and for some devices on the fuel consumption.

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Library number
B 11300 /91.1/93/96/ IRRD 226204
Source

Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of Transportation, 1976, 50 p., fig., graph., tab., ref.; Report No. DOT-TSC-OST-76-13.

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