Heavy Vehicle Field Testing
As much as Advantia likes to solve problems using computer simulation where possible, there are times when only a physical test will do. For example, when it isn’t possible to model complex real-life behaviour with sufficient accuracy, or when facing stakeholder scepticism against a purely numerical solution.
Sometimes a combination of simulation and field testing achieves the best result, because the testing validates the simulations, and validated simulations can then be used to expand the range of test scenarios beyond what can be economically achieved in reality.
What We Measure
- GPS speed and position
- Vertical, longitudinal and lateral acceleration
- Roll rate, pitch rate and yaw rate
- Data from the vehicle’s CAN bus
- Other data on a case-by-case basis
The Right People
Advantia’s engineers are used to putting trucks through their paces in the computer simulation environment. They’ve analysed enough different scenarios and parameter variations in the virtual world to know what to look for in a physical test. That means with Advantia you’ll get the right things measured in the right way, leading to the right conclusions.
The Right Equipment
Advantia’s instrumentation is based on Bosch sensors and MoTeC data acquisition modules. It has been designed especially with heavy vehicle field testing in mind, so it is robust and reliable. The beauty of our equipment is in its simplicity, with one multi-core cable connecting all devices to allow quick and safe installation with no power/data drop-outs.
What We Deliver
- Up-to-date working knowledge of today’s vast array of heavy vehicle configurations
- Understanding of vehicle design impacts on dynamic performance
- Proprietary test instrumentation configured specifically for heavy vehicle field testing
- All work performed by Advantia engineers under Safe Work Method Statements
- Reports that explain technical concepts in accessible language
- Insightful analysis and discussion of results
Our Success Stories
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Gooden Ag and Their A-double Success
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Advantia helps to secure B-Triple access for Paleson in Uruguay
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Victoria’s platform trailer networks up to 176-tonne
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Advantia and Convair work together to secure 128.5t A-triple access in South Australia
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Advantia assists with jurisdictional harmonisation for Class 1 deck height requirements
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A PBS case study: $65,400 extra profit in one year under PBS
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Advantia’s recent PBS Masterclass success
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Advantia helps AMK navigate 33-metre A-Double access to the Port of Melbourne