Curb Climbing Calculation
Curb Climbing Calculation
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Hello,
I am building a utility vehicle and am trying to determine if I will be able to climb curbs with it. I am having a tough time calculating the required force/tractive effort to get up a 6" curb with a 21" tire.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
I am building a utility vehicle and am trying to determine if I will be able to climb curbs with it. I am having a tough time calculating the required force/tractive effort to get up a 6" curb with a 21" tire.
Can anyone help?
Thanks





RE: Curb Climbing Calculation
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
RE: Curb Climbing Calculation
I came up with [F(axle forward)*4 inches]- [Weight(vehicle)*10inches] = 0.
It seems pretty simple, but I am not sure if this is correct?
Any comments??
Thanks
RE: Curb Climbing Calculation
RE: Curb Climbing Calculation
It is a real wheel drive vehicle.
I will use the coefficient of traction for concrete.
What else can I do analytically to determine the rear wheel torque required to climb this curb?
Thanks,
RE: Curb Climbing Calculation
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.