Characterization for Modeling

    Tire and vehicle manufacturers are experiencing increasing success with sophisticated modeling programs that correlate well to “in service” conditions. Continual advances are being made with an increasing portfolio of methods and Smithers has experience of working with client engineers to create models that suit individual specific requirements.
    The extensive testing service within the Smithers Group includes:

    • Dynamic cleated impact
    • Slow speed cleat envelopment
    • Low Order Modes
    • Footprint
    • Physical measurements
    • Mass and Inertias
    • Load deflection curves (Kz, Kx, Ky)
    • Individually designed client test programs