The Effect of the Crosswinds on the Stability of the Moving Vehicles

Abstract

The article describes the effect of the crosswinds on the moving heavy road vehicles. It gives mathematical descriptions of two extreme situations originated from the crosswinds – side deflection from the directness and the rollover of the vehicles. It also analyzes the factors affecting the rate of the wind, as a cornering tire stiffness, instantaneous vehicle weight, axle load, the position of the center of gravity of the vehicle. Both situations present a greater risk for empty vehicles with tarpaulin superstructure, so some types of them are dealt.