You are right. The clutch-dump situation is probably harder on the drive line that the wheel spinning on ice.
In both situation, I think the main source for the shock loading is the high inertia of the diesel engine. In both cases, there is a rapid engine deceleration that leads to high torque...
Hi,
I work in a company that design driveline components for on-road truck, from light duty f450 to full size city buses.
I’m routinely doing stress analysis on different component (flange, splined connection, shaft..) that are located somewhere in the driveline between the differential and...