FMVSS


Dynamic & Performance Testing

 
 

Transportation Research Center Inc. is the industry leader in vehicle dynamics theory and response measurement. Combined with the Transportation Research Center's proving ground facilities, instrumentation and computer-based data acquisition, TRC Inc. offers unequalled vehicle testing services in vehicle dynamics and performance measurements.

Our professional staff is dedicated to providing you with accurate, timely, and well-planned and organized services.

Facilities
The 9,000-foot long Skid Pad, 50-acre Vehicle Dynamics Area, Winding Road Course, and Dynamic Handling Course provides the optimal location to conduct handling testing in a safe and controlled environment.

Vehicle Types
  • Passenger Cars
  • Heavy Duty Trucks
  • Construction Equipment
  • Buses
  • Light Trucks and Vans
  • Motorcycles and ATV's
  • Agricultural Vehicles
  • Multi-Purpose Vehicles
  • Recreational Vehicles

Testing Capabilities

  • Ride rate, frequency and damping
  • Roll gradient and stiffness
  • Under steer gradient and steering sensitivity
  • Geometric steer effects
  • Vehicle and component mass moments of inertia
  • Brake balance and efficiency
  • Lift and dive gradient
  • Center of gravity
  • Rollover threshold
  • Coefficient of aerodynamic drag
  • Road load horsepower
  • Tire dynamics
  • Ride rate
  • Damping
  • Weight bias
  • Loading
  • Roll stiffness distribution
  • Roll center
  • Suspension geometry
  • Wheel alignment