Effect of a log truck weight on the braking path length

With the increase in the traffic intensity and the overall weight of the timber transport systems the requirements for braking efficiency and safety increase. Traction-speed and braking properties of forest transport machines are interconnected. The higher the speed of a vehicle, the more effective its braking properties should be. Consequently, traffic safety and performance depend to a greater degree on the braking properties of a forest transport machine. This study is focused on the influence of weight and specific operating conditions in the timber industry complex on the breaking path length of a hauling truck through the example of the MAZ 5434 with a timber drag GKB-9362. The experimental results on a log truck braking on a timber road with a transitional type of surface are presented.