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INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
As it can be seen from the results, the load on the rear axis (R
the load on the front axle (R
front axle should be checked, to ensure proper steerability, as should the maximum
permissible load on the rear axle.
If the equipment installed is located in the negative area of the vehicle, such as a
snow thrower, the process would be the opposite. In contrast, if the equipment is
located within WB, as is the case with an auxiliary fuel tank, the load is shared be-
tween the two axes. In this case, the load distribution will be higher on the axle that
is closest to the point of load application.
The process would continue in this way, as has been done with the loading crane,
with any equipment installed on the vehicle until the actual load on each axle is
obtained. Once this has been done, it should be verified that the values obtained do
not exceed the maximum permissible axle loads.
distribution".
A.2.3
Calculating the Centre of Gravity (CoG)
The height of the centre of gravity of the vehicle should be kept as low as possible,
once the conversion has been carried out.
The position of the centre of gravity is measured from a reference point (O), usually
the centre of the front or rear axle. This point will be the centre of coordinates for
the horizontal coordinate (X) and vertical or height (Z).
NOTICE
It is recommended that a specialised centre should be asked to calculate the
centre of gravity of the vehicle.
In any event, it should be carried out by qualified personnel.
NOTICE
- Depending on the type of converted vehicle, systems which avoid excessive
variations in the distribution of load should be developed for loading and
unloading the goods transported. If necessary, guidelines on this subject must
be provided for the vehicle users.
- In addition, the Body Builder must provide suitable fixing systems to support
the payload, to ensure maximum safety when transporting the goods.
NOTICE
To obtain more information about the centre of gravity of the vehicle,
see chapter chapter 2.3.4 "Centre of Gravity (CoG)".
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) decreases. In this case, the minimum load on the
F
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) increases, while
R
See chapter 2.3.3 "Weight
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
APPENDIX
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