STUDY OF EFFECT OF BODY ROLL ON LATERAL STABILITY OF A CARGO VAN WHEN TURNING
Distribution of transverse forces and effect of the body roll on transverse stability of a van-type vehicle in the mode of high-speed traffic at turns, as per variants of the required and the set roll stiffness of suspension, are studied. Transverse forces and roll angles of the van body are determined in the mode of heavy traffic at turns of the vehicle, taking into account the required and the set roll stiffness of suspension. Obtained results of the transverse forces and the body roll angle in the mode of high-speed traffic at turns are compared, tested and proposed for modernization of roll stabilization systems of production van-type trucks, as well as for future study on creation of controllable electromagnetic stabilizers. Results of the study are important for development of lateral stability systems, especially vans, which are to ensure the road safety improvement.