A non-linear, in-plane computer simulation model of a typical high-mobility tracked vehicle is developed for suspension dynamic analysis and ride quality assessment. The Lagrangian model formulation of the tracked vehicle is derived considering an arbitrary rigid terrain profil and constant vehicle speed. The mode incorporates detailed representations of a trailing arm suspension system and dynamic wheel-track-terrain interactions. The computer model predictions are validated against field measurements, which were gathered from tests of an armoured personnel carrier traversing a discrete half-round bump and a random curse. A parametric sensitivity analysis was carried out using the validated computer model in order to assess the influence of conventional suspension parameters on the ride performance of the test vehicle. In addition, the ride performance potentials of an alternate hydrogas suspension configuration were investigated.
Assessment of tracked vehicle suspension system using a validated computer simulation model
Die Beurteilung der Aufhängungssysteme kettengetriebener Fahrzeuge unter Einsatz einer überprüften Computersimulation
Journal of Terramechanics ; 32 , 3 ; 127-149
1995
23 Seiten, 17 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 15 Quellen
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Assessment of tracked vehicle suspension system using a validated computer simulation model
Online Contents | 1995
|Assessment of tracked vehicle suspension system using a validated computer simulation model
Kraftfahrwesen | 1995
|Tracked Vehicle Suspension Systems
NTIS | 1971