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View article: On Disturbance-Aware Minimum-Time Trajectory Planning: Evidence from Tests on a Dynamic Driving Simulator
On Disturbance-Aware Minimum-Time Trajectory Planning: Evidence from Tests on a Dynamic Driving Simulator Open
This work investigates how disturbance-aware, robustness-embedded reference trajectories translate into driving performance when executed by professional drivers in a dynamic simulator. Three planned reference trajectories are compared aga…
View article: On Disturbance-Aware Minimum-Time Trajectory Planning: Evidence from Tests on a Dynamic Driving Simulator
On Disturbance-Aware Minimum-Time Trajectory Planning: Evidence from Tests on a Dynamic Driving Simulator Open
This work investigates how disturbance-aware, robustness-embedded reference trajectories translate into driving performance when executed by professional drivers in a dynamic simulator. Three planned reference trajectories are compared aga…
View article: Deep learning-based gross vehicle weight estimation in Bridge Weigh-in-Motion by using sensors in one cross-section
Deep learning-based gross vehicle weight estimation in Bridge Weigh-in-Motion by using sensors in one cross-section Open
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) estimation plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, maintainability, and sustainability of road transportation by identifying and filtering out overloaded vehicles. Bridge Weigh-in-Motion (B-WIM) systems enab…
View article: Design of a Verification Device of Motor Axle Wheel Load Scales Based on Pump-Controlled Hydraulic Cylinder
Design of a Verification Device of Motor Axle Wheel Load Scales Based on Pump-Controlled Hydraulic Cylinder Open
Vehicle axle load scales are one of the most important devices for vehicle safety testing. To ensure the stability and reliability of test results, regular calibration of axle load scales is necessary. Traditional calibration methods are i…
View article: An Improved YOLOv11 Recognition Algorithm for Heavy-Duty Trucks on Highways
An Improved YOLOv11 Recognition Algorithm for Heavy-Duty Trucks on Highways Open
This paper presents an enhanced YOLOv11-based algorithm for highway freight truck tarpaulin recognition to enhance real-time performance and accuracy in identifying truck axle types and tarpaulin materials. The proposed methodology incorpo…
View article: Global Automotive Axle Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2024–2030)
Global Automotive Axle Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2024–2030) Open
The global automotive axle market, valued at USD 40.81 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 50.17 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5%. Market growth is driven by rising vehicle sales, increasing per-capita income, and rapid ur…
View article: Global Automotive Axle Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2024–2030)
Global Automotive Axle Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecast (2024–2030) Open
The global automotive axle market, valued at USD 40.81 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 50.17 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5%. Market growth is driven by rising vehicle sales, increasing per-capita income, and rapid ur…
View article: Study on working mechanism and control method of new magnetic suspension gripper
Study on working mechanism and control method of new magnetic suspension gripper Open
The mechanical torsion drive mode used in existing looms results in high energy consumption and low efficiency during the weft insertion process due to mechanical impact, making it unsuitable for the weaving requirements of high-speed and …
View article: Transient characteristics of a wheeled machine with a vibration-protective seat
Transient characteristics of a wheeled machine with a vibration-protective seat Open
BACKGROUND: Shock and vibration loads caused by the microrelief of the supporting surface negatively affect both the health of operators of ground transportation and technological machines and the quality of work performed due to the deter…
View article: Power flexible restart technology for high-speed permanent magnet trains with sensorless control
Power flexible restart technology for high-speed permanent magnet trains with sensorless control Open
The ability to execute rapid restart operations is essential for traction systems in rail transit. However, position sensorless speed restart poses two significant technical challenges: mitigating inrush currents from grid-side excitation …
View article: Load-Sensitive Tire–Road Friction Modeling and Dynamic Stability Analysis of Multi-Axle Trucks
Load-Sensitive Tire–Road Friction Modeling and Dynamic Stability Analysis of Multi-Axle Trucks Open
This study addresses the accurate estimation of safe driving speeds for multi-axle trucks negotiating curved road segments by explicitly incorporating dynamic axle load transfer and load-sensitive tire–road friction characteristics. Conven…
View article: Growth of Subsurface Fatigue Fractures in Large‐Size Bevel Gears
Growth of Subsurface Fatigue Fractures in Large‐Size Bevel Gears Open
Large‐size bevel gears are commonly used in marine industry for the applications of propulsion, such as azimuth thrusters. The gears are typically designed for specific use, as they are directly transferring power from one component to ano…
View article: EVALUATION OF VIBRATION LOAD ON THE SKELETON OF THE URALETS-254 MINI TRACTOR
EVALUATION OF VIBRATION LOAD ON THE SKELETON OF THE URALETS-254 MINI TRACTOR Open
The article describes the effect of vibrations of a mini-tractor on its operational properties, provides ways to improve the smooth running of mini-tractors and describes their traction class. Experiments were conducted to remove the elast…
View article: DESIGN FEATURES AND OPERATING MODES OF THE REAR DRIVE AXLES OF HAVAL VEHICLES
DESIGN FEATURES AND OPERATING MODES OF THE REAR DRIVE AXLES OF HAVAL VEHICLES Open
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the design solutions and functional modes of the rear drive axles used in vehicles of the Chinese brand Haval, localized in the Russian Federation. The relevance of the study is determined …
View article: Enhanced precision in axle configuration inference for bridge weigh‐in‐motion systems using computer vision and deep learning
Enhanced precision in axle configuration inference for bridge weigh‐in‐motion systems using computer vision and deep learning Open
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have a significant impact on road and bridge infrastructure, with overloaded vehicles accelerating structural deterioration and increasing safety risks. Bridge weigh‐in‐motion (B‐WIM) systems estimate gross vehi…
View article: Vibration Characteristics and Fatigue Performance of Bogie Frame with Inner Axle Box for High-Speed Trains
Vibration Characteristics and Fatigue Performance of Bogie Frame with Inner Axle Box for High-Speed Trains Open
With the continuous increase in high-speed train operation speeds, lightweight bogie design has become a key means to enhance dynamic performance, which also increases the risk of structural fatigue. High-frequency wheel–rail excitations a…
View article: An Innovative Design of Railroad Crossties
An Innovative Design of Railroad Crossties Open
This study presents an initial feasibility concept paper for a proposed crosstie system, an innovative railroad crosstie reinforcement system designed to reduce the stresses transmitted to the underlying ballast. While not developed for a …
View article: Output-only road roughness identification from vehicle axle accelerations through a universal smoothing method
Output-only road roughness identification from vehicle axle accelerations through a universal smoothing method Open
This paper presents an output-only method to identify road roughness profiles from axle accelerations of a moving vehicle. A two degree of freedom half-car model is discretised with a zero-order hold and a backward-difference approximation…
View article: Output-only road roughness identification from vehicle axle accelerations through a universal smoothing method
Output-only road roughness identification from vehicle axle accelerations through a universal smoothing method Open
This paper presents an output-only method to identify road roughness profiles from axle accelerations of a moving vehicle. A two degree of freedom half-car model is discretised with a zero-order hold and a backward-difference approximation…
View article: Fleet Monitoring of Bridge Using Direct Calculation of Moving Reference Influence Line
Fleet Monitoring of Bridge Using Direct Calculation of Moving Reference Influence Line Open
Bridges are critical components of transport networks, yet they inevitably deteriorate over time. Damage in a bridge reduces its stiffness, altering both its static and dynamic responses to loading. This change also affects the dynamic exc…
View article: Development and Verification of Test Procedures for Detecting Overloading and Improper Loading in Commercial Vehicles Using a High-Speed Weigh-in-Motion System: A Case Study in Republic of Korea
Development and Verification of Test Procedures for Detecting Overloading and Improper Loading in Commercial Vehicles Using a High-Speed Weigh-in-Motion System: A Case Study in Republic of Korea Open
Despite continued efforts by the Korean government to improve road safety, truck-related accidents remain disproportionately fatal, with a rate approximately 2.6 times higher than that of passenger vehicles. Although legal regulations proh…
View article: Field Measurement and 2.5D FE Analysis of Ground Vibrations Induced by High-Speed Train Moving on Embankment and Cutting
Field Measurement and 2.5D FE Analysis of Ground Vibrations Induced by High-Speed Train Moving on Embankment and Cutting Open
Field measurements of ground vibrations were conducted along the Paris–Brussels high-speed railway (HSR) to systematically analyze vibration characteristics generated by embankment and cutting sections. Utilizing the 2.5D finite element me…
View article: Heavy-haul rail surface defect identification based on multi-sensor data fusion
Heavy-haul rail surface defect identification based on multi-sensor data fusion Open
Heavy-haul railways play a vital role in freight transportation, and the health of the rails directly impacts the safety and efficiency of railway operations. The heavy axle loads and long train compositions of heavy-haul trains make the r…
View article: Comparative Study of Chisel Plough Types and Their Effect on Some Performance Characteristics
Comparative Study of Chisel Plough Types and Their Effect on Some Performance Characteristics Open
This article aims to compare the performance of two types of chisel ploughs as well as study the influence of shank types on indicators, average fuel consumption, slip percentage, field efficiency, plough shank vibration, and noise in the …
View article: Tire contact pressure effects on stress responses of scaled models of geotextile-reinforced flexible pavements over weak subgrade
Tire contact pressure effects on stress responses of scaled models of geotextile-reinforced flexible pavements over weak subgrade Open
Flexible pavements constructed over weak subgrades are subjected to premature failure due to excessive stress and deformation. Actual Tire contact pressure significantly affects the performance of flexible pavement. Geosynthetic reinforcem…
View article: Flexible Pavement Thickness Design on Pahlawan Road Using the Bina Marga 2017 Method
Flexible Pavement Thickness Design on Pahlawan Road Using the Bina Marga 2017 Method Open
This study aims to design the flexible pavement thickness for the Pahlawan Road section in Gambut District, Banjar Regency, using the Bina Marga 2017 method. Increased traffic volume due to infrastructure development in the area has caused…
View article: ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE LENGTH OF THE SIDE LEVER OF THE STEERING TRAPEZOID ON THE KINEMATICS OF TURNING A WHEELED VEHICLE
ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE LENGTH OF THE SIDE LEVER OF THE STEERING TRAPEZOID ON THE KINEMATICS OF TURNING A WHEELED VEHICLE Open
The steering design of most modern two-axle wheeled vehicles (TWVs) with front-wheel steering relies on a rear-mounted steering trapezoid (ST) (a four-link articulated linkage), which fails to fully ensure the required relationship between…
View article: Lifted truck axles detection by a combined method and their impact on road pavement
Lifted truck axles detection by a combined method and their impact on road pavement Open
Overloaded transportation has been on the rise worldwide in recent years. However, overloaded vehicles negatively impact the lifespan of road pavements and bridges, and in some cases, can cause catastrophic accidents, such as bridge collap…
View article: Detection of lifted axles on heavy vehicles and preservation of road infrastructures (Seto Project)
Detection of lifted axles on heavy vehicles and preservation of road infrastructures (Seto Project) Open
Detecting the use of lifted axles on heavy goods vehicles (HGV) is a major challenge to enforce weight regulation and to assess road infrastructure damages under moving loads. If some axles are lifted on HGVs, the gross vehicle mass is con…
View article: Weigh-in-Motion and Environmental Data from a German Highway
Weigh-in-Motion and Environmental Data from a German Highway Open
Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems capture traffic-induced loads under real driving conditions, providing valuable insights into pavement loading. This dataset was collected within the DFG Collaborative Research Center SFB/TRR 339 “Digital Twin…