At the beginning of this chapter, the simplifying assumptions to formulate a simple, yet significant, vehicle model are listed. Then the kinematics of the vehicle as a whole is described in detail, followed by the kinematics of each wheel with tire. The next step is the formulation of the constitutive (tire) equations and of the global equilibrium equations. A lot of work is devoted to the load transfers, which requires an in depth suspension analysis. This leads to the definition of the suspension and vehicle internal coordinates, of the no-roll centers and no-roll axis, for both independent and dependent suspensions. The case of three-axle vehicles is also considered. In the end, the vehicle model for handling and performance is formulated in a synthetic, yet precise way. A general description of the mechanics of differential mechanisms, either open or limited-slip is included.


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    Title :

    Vehicle Model for Handling and Performance


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    The Science of Vehicle Dynamics ; Chapter : 3 ; 67-176


    Publication date :

    2022-11-03


    Size :

    110 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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