Vehicle Dynamics

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Vehicle Dynamics by Dr.R.Krishnakumar, Department of Engineering Design, IIT Madras. You will learn the following concepts during this course, Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics Longitudinal Dynamics Vehicle Load Distribution – Acceleration and Braking -Brake Force Distribution, Braking Efficiency and Braking Distance - Longitudinal dynamics of a Tractor-Semi Trailer Tire Mechanics – An Introduction Mechanical Properties of Rubber - Slip, Grip and Rolling Resistance - Tire Construction and Force Development - Contact Patch and Contact Pressure Distribution A Simple Tire Model Lateral Force Generation - Ply Steer and Conicity - Tire Models – Magic Formula - Classification of Tire Models and Combined Slip Lateral Dynamics Bicycle Model - Stability and Steering Conditions - Understeer Gradient and State-space Approach - Handling Response of a Vehicle - Mimuro Plot for Lateral Transient Response - Parameters affecting vehicle handling characteristics. Subjective and objective Evaluation of Vehicle Handling Vertical Dynamics Rollover Prevention - Half Car Model - Quarter Car Model noise, Vibration and Harshness – Random Processes. Read more