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Old 11-13-2019, 01:50 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
close the gap between truck and trailer as much as possible (preventing cross-flow)
it's where the V-nose will help, and a vertical baffle plate along the centreline, too - allowing for vertical articulation


Consider rounding off corners, if possible

but NO semi-circular rounding off on the rear (in plan view)
It'll make the trailer sway : Coanda-effect working sideways, aft of axle/pivot -> sway
Testing has shown a 16% drag increase associated with the gap.
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