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Endurance Testing focuses on the complete vehicle. The objective
is to identify possible problem areas by subjecting
the vehicle to typical end-user conditions.
Endurance
testing can be categorised as:
Accelerated Endurance
Testing:
When evaluating prototype vehicle designs, or radical changes
to existing designs, it is often necessary to perform structural
tests within a limited time frame. This is to give designers
an idea of the viability of their designs.
The test facilities at Gerotek are the ideal environment in
which to conduct structural tests with a degree of repeatability.
Various simulated surfaces are available on the suspension
track. Here, accelerated endurance tests can be executed and
repeated within close tolerances.
Also available are a range of other tracks for simulating
typical end-user conditions:
- Mountainous terrain
- High speed curves
- Severe braking
- Wet and dusty conditions
- Rock damage
Tests conducted are controlled and monitored
by electronic tachograph equipment. Drivers are highly trained
and experienced personnel.
Inspections are conducted on a daily and weekly basis so as
to pick up any imminent failures. At the end of the test,
a report is issued detailing test conditions and listing all
failures.
1:1 Endurance Testing:
This type of endurance testing is more accurate than accelerated
endurance tests. Closely following end-user conditions, it
subjects the drive-train to the full distance of the test.
Certain sub-systems can also be qualified during the test:
- Towing ability
- Cooling system effectiveness
- Air-conditioner/ventilation effectiveness
- Interior and exterior noise levels
- Other specified tests
Weekly progress reports per client requirements are presented.
These reports include:
Subjective evaluation reports from all
drivers are included. Other, more comprehensive reports will
be included on request.
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