Vehicle Handling Dynamics
Theory and Application

Vehicle Handling Dynamics provides a thorough and complete presentation of the theory behind vehicle dynamics

Masato Abe (Author)

9781856177498, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 6 June 2009

296 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.57 kg

This is the first book to combine classical vehicle dynamics with electronic control. The equation-based presentation of the theory behind vehicle dynamics enables readers to develop a thorough understanding of the key attribute to both a vehicle's driveability and its active safety. Supported by MATLAB tools, the key areas that affect vehicle dynamics are explored including tire mechanics, the steering system, vehicle roll, traction and braking, 4WS and vehicle dynamics, vehicle dynamics by vehicle and human control, and controllabiliy. As a professional reference volume, this book is an essential addition to the resources available to anyone working in vehicle design and development. Written by a leading authority in the field (who himself has considerable practical experience), the book has a unique blend of theory and practice that will be of immense value in this applications based field.

Chapter 1: VEHICLE DYNAMICS AND ITS CONTROLChapter2: TIRE MECHANICSChapter3: FUNDAMENTALS OF VEHICLE DYNAMICSChapter 4: VEHICLE MOTION BY DISTURBANCESChapter 5: STEERING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE DYNAMICSChapter 6: VEHICLE¡¦S ROLL AND VEHICLE DYNAMICSChapter 7: VEHICLE MOTION WITH TRACTION AND BRAKINGChapter 8: VEHICLE DYNAMICS WITH ACTIVE MOTION CONTROLChapter 9: VEHICLE DYNAMICS BY HUMAN CONTROLChapter 10: EASE OF VEHICLE CONTROL

Subject Areas: Automotive [motor mechanic skills TRCS], Automotive technology & trades [TRC], Dynamics & vibration [TGMD4]