The Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics

2 ed
ISBN: 978-0-08-099425-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 768 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 1485 g

Filling the gaps between subjective vehicle assessment, classical vehicle dynamics and computer-based multibody approaches, The Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics offers unique coverage of both the virtual and practical aspects of vehicle dynamics from concept design to system analysis and handling development.

The book provides valuable foundation knowledge of vehicle dynamics as well as drawing on laboratory studies, test-track work, and finished vehicle applications to gel theory with practical examples and observations. Combined with insights into the capabilities and limitations of multibody simulation, this comprehensive mix provides the background understanding, practical reality and simulation know-how needed to make and interpret useful models.

New to this edition you will find coverage of the latest tire models, changes to the modeling of light commercial vehicles, developments in active safety systems, torque vectoring, and examples in AView, as well as updates to theory, simulation, and modeling techniques throughout.

Zielgruppe

<p>Practicing engineers, graduate students and researchers working in vehicle dynamics modeling and simulation, including vehicle design engineers and those involved in modeling, specification and analysis of suspension, steering, braking and tires.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blundell, Sir Michael

Blundell, Michael

Harty, Damian

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Fahrzeugtechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Statik, Dynamik, Kinetik, Kinematik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Nomenclature 1. Introduction 2. Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies 3. Multibody systems simulation software 4. Modelling and analysis of suspension systems 5. Tyre characteristics and modelling 6. Modelling and assembly of the full vehicle 7. Simulation output and interpretation 8. Active systems References APPENDIX A Vehicle Model System Schematics and Data Sets APPENDIX B FORTRAN TYRE MODEL SUBROUTINES APPENDIX C GLOSSARY OF TERMS APPENDIX D STANDARDS FOR PROVING GROUND TESTS

Über Autor(innen)

Harty, Damian
Damian Harty is a Senior Staff Engineer at Polaris Industries based in Minnesota. He was formerly Director of the Vehicle & System Dynamics Group at Coventry University, a Technical Specialist for vehicle dynamics with Prodrive on the Mini WRC, as well as a freelance consultant.

Blundell, Michael
Mike Blundell is Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Impact, Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Coventry University, UK. He specializes in vehicle dynamics and safety teaching and research, and has worked with multibody systems applications in vehicle dynamics in industry and academia, publishing many papers on the topic.