Self-aligning torque

FIGURE 26.28 Side force coefficient and self-aligning torque of a radial ply tire 175 R 14 on two wet road surfaces of different friction coefficient, at three slip angles and loads as function of the quantity c (Equation 26.17c) aU on log scales. The sohd hnes correspond to the brush model. (From Schallamach, A. and Grosch, K.A., Mechanics of Pneumatic Tires, S.K. Clark (ed.). The US Department of Transportation, National Highway Safety Administration, Washington DV.)... 

Self-aligning torque Stabilizing reaction to slip angle that helps the tire and vehicle to return to neutral conditions at the completion of a maneuver. 

Self-aligning torque Slip angle Speed rating... 

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One patent was found to use SMPs for fabricating a new type of fixed and removed orthodontic apparatns (Mather, Liu, Burstone, 2006). The proposed orthodontic devices fabricated from SMPs include ligatures, self-ligating brackets, force modnles, torque modules, removable aligner appliances, arch wires, etc. Compared to the traditional materials, the SMP orthodontic devices allowed for easier and more comfortable orthodontic operation for the orthodontist to insert into the patient s mouth, caused less pain to the patient, provided a more aesthetically appealing appliance during the treatment, as well as the ability to be produced at low cost. 

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