Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics (DIN010)
This course has the following objectives:
- To present the mathematical modeling as a representation tool of vehicle dynamics;
- To introduce the study of vehicle dynamics for understanding of the vehicle movement behavior;
- To present the typical areas of vehicle dynamics and the fundamental aspects to be analyzed in each area;
- To discuss the physical laws necessary for the study of vehicle dynamics;
- To discuss the use of computational tools and to illustrate the theoretical aspects using practical applications.
Topics:
- Introduction
- Introduction to the product development
- Mathematical models
- Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics
- Introduction to vehicle dynamics
- Classification of problems in vehicle dynamics
- Coordinate systems and physical quantities
- Mathematical models of tire-wheel set
- Longitudinal Dynamics
- Introduction
- Acceleration performance
- Braking performance
- Gradeability
- Lateral stability of a braking vehicle
- Vertical Dynamics
- Introduction
- Description of road irregularities
- Chassis and suspension models
- 1-DOF model
- Quarter car model
- Pitch plane model
- Roll model
- Human exposure to whole-body vibration
- Lateral Dynamics
- Introduction
- Single Track Model
- Stability analysis
- Steady state response
- Transient response
- Under and over steering
- Understeer gradient
- Determination of understeer gradient
Basic bibliography
- Bosch. Automotive Handbook, 2nd edition, 1986.
- Gillespie, T.D. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, 1992.
- Rill, G. Simulation von Kraftfahrzeugen, 1994.
- Bastow, D. & Howard, G. Car Suspension and Handling, 3rd edition, 1993.