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I need to calculate the maximum gradient that a specific vehicle will be able to climb when subjected to known load conditions. There are 6 calculations required for 4 sets of conditions.
Values common to all calculations: -
Weight of vehicle : 1800kg
Weight of payload : 500kg
Max gross weight of vehicle : 2300kg
Speed of vehicle at start of gradient : 50kph
Road condition : Dry, paved road in good condition
Calculation 1 : Max available power : 87kw / 116hp Maximum Gradient : ?
Calculation 2 : Max available power : 120kw / 160hp Maximum Gradient : ?For calculations 3 and 4 the common values remain the same but the vehicle is now towing a trailer of 750kg
Calculation 3 : Max available power : 87kw / 116hp Maximum Gradient : ?
Calculation 4 : Max available power : 120kw / 160hp Maximum Gradient : ?For calculations 5 and 6 the common values remain the same but the vehicle is now towing a trailer of 1500kg
Calculation 5 : Max available power : 87kw / 116hp Maximum Gradient : ?
Calculation 6 : Max available power : 120kw / 160hp Maximum Gradient : ?
I would be grateful if someone could instruct me as to how to calculate the maximum gradient which would then enable me to calculate the value under a wide variety of conditions.
Thanks in advance for any help provided.
T.
Mod note: Thread is not homework. Moved to engineering.
I need to calculate the maximum gradient that a specific vehicle will be able to climb when subjected to known load conditions. There are 6 calculations required for 4 sets of conditions.
Values common to all calculations: -
Weight of vehicle : 1800kg
Weight of payload : 500kg
Max gross weight of vehicle : 2300kg
Speed of vehicle at start of gradient : 50kph
Road condition : Dry, paved road in good condition
Calculation 1 : Max available power : 87kw / 116hp Maximum Gradient : ?
Calculation 2 : Max available power : 120kw / 160hp Maximum Gradient : ?For calculations 3 and 4 the common values remain the same but the vehicle is now towing a trailer of 750kg
Calculation 3 : Max available power : 87kw / 116hp Maximum Gradient : ?
Calculation 4 : Max available power : 120kw / 160hp Maximum Gradient : ?For calculations 5 and 6 the common values remain the same but the vehicle is now towing a trailer of 1500kg
Calculation 5 : Max available power : 87kw / 116hp Maximum Gradient : ?
Calculation 6 : Max available power : 120kw / 160hp Maximum Gradient : ?
I would be grateful if someone could instruct me as to how to calculate the maximum gradient which would then enable me to calculate the value under a wide variety of conditions.
Thanks in advance for any help provided.
T.
Mod note: Thread is not homework. Moved to engineering.
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