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Friction Coefficient
In order to relate the vertical and horizontal forces to the utilisable coefficient of friction of the road, the co-efficient of friction on the front and rear axle is determined by the ratio of the respective horizontal force to the vertical force.

Eq. 3-43

The ratios resulting for different drive concepts and driving situations are summarized in the following two tables