Track 6: Heavy Truck Loop / Road-Wheel
Overview
Track 6 includes a 250 foot diameter dry skid pad, and a large garage containing a 4-position non-instrumented road-wheel. This can be used as a dynamometer capable of handling loads up to 80,000 pounds for analyzing a number of variables over extended periods of time.
Dimensions
- Dry skidpad: 250 foot diameter
Surface
- Material: Asphalt
- Surface Texture (Macro/Micro): N/A
- Aggregate: Granite
Usage / Features
- Tire scrub
- Dry skidpad
- Curb impact
- On site large garage
- 4-position non-instrumented road-wheel, 80,000 lb. capacity
- Extended time analytical studies, including thermal imaging (shown on right)
