migrating popular designs into law blueprint vehicles prime mover and semi-trailer combinations...
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MIGRATING POPULAR DESIGNS MIGRATING POPULAR DESIGNS INTO LAWINTO LAW
Blueprint VehiclesBlueprint Vehicles
Prime Mover and Semi-trailerPrime Mover and Semi-trailerCombinationsCombinations
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ContextContext
• NTC funded project;
• Aimed at increasing PBS take-up;
• Deliver safe, high-capacity/productivity vehicles;
• Focus is 20m 6-axle prime mover and semi-trailer;
• Blueprint design approach;
• Design flexibility with broad application;
• Available to everyone at low (no?) cost.
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2010 Survey of Motor Vehicle Use2010 Survey of Motor Vehicle Use(Australian Bureau of Statistics)(Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Number of VehiclesNumber of Vehicles
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2010 Survey of Motor Vehicle Use2010 Survey of Motor Vehicle Use(Australian Bureau of Statistics)(Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Total Kilometres TravelledTotal Kilometres Travelled
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2010 Survey of Motor Vehicle Use 2010 Survey of Motor Vehicle Use
(Australian Bureau of Statistics)(Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Total Tonne-Kilometres TravelledTotal Tonne-Kilometres Travelled
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Design GoalsDesign Goals(6-axle prime mover and semi-trailer)(6-axle prime mover and semi-trailer)
• PBS Level 1 Performance/Access;
• Up to 20m overall length;
• GML, CML and HML loading and 6.5t on steer;
• Maximum load space;
• Based on available equipment;
• Modularity and interchangeability.
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Process Process
• Stakeholder consultation;
• Parameters set to meet industry needs;
• Define Blueprint envelope;
• Develop generalised Blueprint design approach;
• Prepare Formal PBS application.
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Outcomes Outcomes
• Formal PBS approval;
• Generalised approach to Blueprint design;
• Each design is stand alone;
• One or more designs easy to produce and approve;
• Support tool (beta version, final testing).
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Front Overhang Detail for Dimension Set #2 of 3 Front Overhang Detail for Dimension Set #2 of 3
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Support Tool Support Tool (Excel Spreadsheet Based)(Excel Spreadsheet Based)
• Dimensions;
• Tyres;
• Powertrain;
• Loads, CGs and Suspensions;
• Drawings produced;
• Submit entire spreadsheet as application.
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TyresTyres(worksheet)(worksheet)
• Data can be supplied by tyre manufacturers;
• Or, each tyre manufacturer to supply a list of tyres that meet this specification.
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PowertrainPowertrain(worksheet)(worksheet)
• Data can be supplied by manufacturers;
• Or, each manufacturer to supply a list of engine, gearbox, final drive ratios that meet this specification.
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Loads, CGs and SuspensionsLoads, CGs and Suspensions(worksheet)(worksheet)
• Data can be supplied by manufacturers;
• Or, applicant can work with manufacturers.
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Summary Summary
• PBS approval for this Blueprint is in place;
• Working version (beta) of Support Tool available;
• Generalised approach to Blueprint design in place;
• Scope to produce many approved designs quickly;
• Modularity and interchangeability can be tested;
• Migration of popular designs into law a possibility.