Determination of the center of gravity of multi-functional fire-fighting and rescue motorcycles used in Vietnam

Abstract

Purpose. To determine a reasonable place for installing the equipment unit for the fire-rescue motorcycle, which allows maintaining the stability of the motorcycle when driving at a speed of v ≤ 70 km/h. Methods. To calculate the motorcycle motion model Matlab was used. Findings. The methods have been developed for determining the coordinates of the center of gravity of a multifunctional fire and rescue motorcycle equipped with an equipment unit. The effect of motorcycle speed on its stability when turning around was researched. Application field of research. The results of the work can be used in recommendations for motorcycles exploitation in case of moving to the fire place.

Keywords

• motorcycle
• center of gravity
• driving control