Measuring plane 

A. TCL includes a measuring plane which offers a wide range of testing options. Stability and handling tests can be performed in dry as well as wet surface conditions.

The track had been equipped with an inundation system.

Specifications

 

Value

    

Suitable for: 

Length     300 m.     70/311/EEC
Width 35 m.      ECE R79
Friction coefficient 0.6 µ  
Transverse gradient 1%  
Longitudinal 0%  

 

 

 

B.
Part of the measuring plane is covered with an exopy layer with a low friction coefficient. In wet condition the surface is suitable for testing the behaviour of vehicles,tyres, and ABS and ESP systems. This section of the plane can be inundated by a sprinkler installation.

 

Specifications

Value

 
Length 60 m.

Width

10 m.
Friction coefficient 0.3 µ

 

C.
Directly connected with the measuring plane is a "small" dynamic circle. This circle too can be watered to produce wet testing conditions. The plane comprises two complete circle tracks with high and low friction coefficients respectively.

 

Specifications

 

Value

Internal radius 35 m.
External radius 45 m.
Surface asphalt/epoxy 
Friction coefficient outer circle 0.6 µ
Friction coefficient inner circle 0.3 µ