The multibody systems approach to vehicle dynamics

Filling the gaps between subjective vehicle assessment, classical vehicle dynamics and computer-based multibody approaches, this book offers coverage of both the virtual and practical aspects of vehicle dynamics from concept design to system analysis and handling development. It provides foundation...

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Main Authors Blundell, Michael (Author), Harty, Damian (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, England ; Waltham, Massachusetts : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2015.
EditionSecond edition.
Subjects
Motor vehicles > Dynamics > Computer simulation.
Motor vehicles > Dynamics.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080994284
0080994288
0080994253
9780080994253
Physical Description1 online resource (769 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; The Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; MIKE BLUNDELL; DAMIAN HARTY; Nomenclature; Chapter 1
  • Introduction; 1.1 Overview; 1.2 What is vehicle dynamics?; 1.3 Why analyse?; 1.4 Classical methods; 1.5 Analytical process; 1.6 Computational methods; 1.7 Computer-based tools; 1.8 Commercial computer packages; 1.9 Benchmarking exercises; Chapter 2
  • Kinematics and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Theory of vectors; 2.3 Geometry analysis; 2.4 Velocity analysis; 2.5 Acceleration analysis.
  • 2.6 Static force and moment definition2.7 Dynamics of a particle; 2.8 Linear momentum of a rigid body; 2.9 Angular momentum; 2.10 Moments of inertia; 2.11 Parallel axes theorem; 2.12 Principal axes; 2.13 Equations of motion; Chapter 3
  • Multibody Systems Simulation Software; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Modelling features; 3.3 Analysis capabilities; 3.4 Eigensolutions; 3.5 Systems of units; 3.6 Further comments on pre- and postprocessing; Chapter 4
  • Modelling and Analysis of Suspension Systems; 4.1 The need for suspension; 4.2 Types of suspension system; 4.3 Quarter vehicle modelling approaches.
  • 4.4 Determination of suspension system characteristics4.5 Suspension calculations; 4.6 The compliance matrix approach; 4.7 Case study 1
  • suspension kinematics; 4.8 Durability studies (component loading); 4.9 Ride studies (body isolation); 4.10 Case study 5
  • suspension vector analysis comparison with MBS; Chapter 5
  • Tyre Characteristics and Modelling; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Tyre axis frames and geometry; 5.3 The tyre contact patch; 5.4 Tyre force and moment characteristics; 5.5 Experimental testing; 5.6 Tyre Modelling; 5.7 Implementation with MBS; 5.8 Examples of tyre model data.
  • 5.9 Case study 6
  • comparison of vehicle handling tyre modelsChapter 6
  • Modelling and Assembly of the Full Vehicle; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The vehicle body; 6.3 Measured outputs; 6.4 Suspension system representation; 6.5 Modelling of springs and dampers; 6.6 Anti-roll bars; 6.7 Determination of roll stiffness for the equivalent roll stiffness model; 6.8 Aerodynamic effects; 6.9 Modelling of vehicle braking; 6.10 Modelling traction; 6.11 Other driveline components; 6.12 The steering system; 6.13 Driver behaviour; 6.14 Case study 7
  • trajectory preparation for a NATO lane change.
  • 6.15 Case study 8
  • comparison of full vehicle handling models6.16 Summary; Chapter 7
  • Simulation Output and Interpretation; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Case study 9
  • variation in measured data; 7.3 A vehicle dynamics overview; 7.4 Transient effects; 7.5 Steering feel as a subjective modifier; 7.6 Roll as an objective and subjective modifier; 7.7 Frequency response; 7.8 The problems imposed by ... ; 7.9 The use of analytical models with a signal-to-noise approach; 7.10 Some consequences of using SN ratio; Chapter 8
  • Active Systems; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Active systems; 8.3 Which active system?
  • Appendix A
  • Vehicle Model System Schematics and Data Sets.

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