| Description |
1 online resource (xxix, 480 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Chapter 1: Introduction. Dawn of the Motor Vehicle Age -- Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics -- Fundamental Approach to Modeling -- Dynamic Axle Loads -- Chapter 2: Acceleration performance. Power-Limited Acceleration -- Traction-Limited Acceleration -- Chapter 3: Breaking performance. Basic Equations -- Breaking forces -- Brakes -- Tire-road friction -- Federal Requirements for Braking Performance -- Brake Proportioning -- Anti-lock Brake Systems -- Braking Efficiency -- Rear Wheel Lockup -- Pedal Force Gain -- Chapter 4: Road loads. Aerodynamics -- Rolling Resistance -- Total road loads -- Chapter 5: Ride. Excitation Sources -- Vehicle Response properties -- Perception of ride -- Chapter 6: Steady-state cornering. Low-Speed Turning -- High-Speed Cornering -- Suspension Effects on Cornering -- Summary of Understeer Effects -- Experimental Measurement of Understeer Gradient -- Chapter 7: Suspensions. Solid axles -- Independent suspensions -- Anti-Squat and Anti-Pitch Suspension Geometry -- Anti-Dive Suspension Geometry -- Roll center analysis -- Active suspensions -- Chapter 8: The steering system. The Steering Linkages -- Steering Geometry Error -- Front-Wheel Geometry -- Steering System Forces and Moments -- Steering System Models -- Examples of Steering System Effects -- Influence of Front-Wheel Drive -- Four-wheel steer -- Chapter 9: Rollover. Quasi-Static Rollover of a Rigid Vehicle -- Quasi-Static Rollover of a Suspended Vehicle -- Transient Rollover -- Accident Experience -- Dynamic Stability Testing -- Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of ESC Systems -- Chapter 10: Tires. Tire Construction -- Size and Load Rating -- Tire Load Index -- Terminology and Axis System -- Mechanics of Force Generation -- Tractive Properties -- Cornering properties -- Camber thrust -- Aligning moment -- Combined Braking and Cornering -- Conicity and Ply Steer -- Durability Forces -- Tire Vibrations -- Appendix A: (R) vehicle dynamics terminology -- Appendix B: SAE J6a ride and vibration data manual -- Appendix C: Ride index structure and development methodology |
| Summary |
A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics, Dr. Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has been used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction to the subject at the university level to a common sight on the desks of engineers throughout the world. As with the original printing, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, strives to find a middle ground by balancing the need to provide detailed conceptual explanations of the engineering principles involved in the dynamics of ground vehicles with equations and example problems that clearly and concisely demonstrate how to apply such principles. A study of this book will ensure that the reader comes away with a solid foundation and is prepared to discuss the subject in detail. Ideal as much for a first course in vehicle dynamics as it is a professional reference, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, maintains the tradition of the original by being easy to read and while receiving updates throughout in the form of modernized graphics and improved readability. Inasmuch as the first edition proved to be so popular, the Revised Edition intends to carry on that tradition for a new generation of engineers |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Motor vehicles -- Dynamics.
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Motor vehicles -- Dynamics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Taheri, Saied, editor
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Sandu, Corina, editor
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Duprey, Benjamin L., editor
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| ISBN |
9781468601770 |
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1468601776 |
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9781468603569 |
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1468603566 |
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