Road Vehicle Dynamics: Fundamentals and Modeling

Introduction Units and Quantities Terminology Definitions Multibody Dynamics tailored to Ground Vehicles A Quarter Car Model Exercises Road Modeling Aspects Deterministic Profiles Random Profiles Exercises Tire Introduction Contact Geometry Steady State Forces and Torques Combined Forces Bore Torque Different Influences on Tire Forces and Torques First Order Tire Dynamics Exercises Drive Train Components and Concepts Wheel and Tire Differentials Transmission Clutch Power Sources Exercises Suspension System Purpose and Components Some Examples Steering Systems Kinematics of a Double Wishbone Suspension Exercises Force Elements Standard Force Elements Dynamic Force Elements Exercises Vertical Dynamics Goals From Complex to Simple Models Basic Tuning Optimal Damping Practical Aspects Nonlinear Suspension Forces Sky Hook Damper Exercises Longitudinal Dynamics Dynamic Wheel Loads Maximum Acceleration Driving and Braking Drive and Brake Pitch Exercises Lateral Dynamics Kinematic Approach Steady State Cornering Simple Handling Model Mechatronic Systems Exercises Driving Behavior of Single Vehicles Three-Dimensional Vehicle Model Driver Model Standard Driving Maneuvers Coach with Different Loading Conditions Different Rear Axle Concepts for a Passenger Car Exercises Bibliography Index