ABSTRACT

Road Vehicle Dynamics: Fundamentals and Modeling with MATLAB®, Second Edition combines coverage of vehicle dynamics concepts with MATLAB v9.4 programming routines and results, along with examples and numerous chapter exercises. Improved and updated, the revised text offers new coverage of active safety systems, rear wheel steering, race car suspension systems, airsprings, four-wheel drive, mechatronics, and other topics. Based on the lead author's extensive lectures, classes, and research activities, this unique text provides readers with insights into the computer-based modeling of automobiles and other ground vehicles. Instructor resources, including problem solutions, are available from the publisher.

chapter 1|26 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|16 pages

Road

chapter 3|54 pages

Tire

chapter 4|26 pages

Drive Train

chapter 5|46 pages

Suspension System

chapter 6|30 pages

Force Elements

chapter 7|36 pages

Vertical Dynamics

chapter 8|36 pages

Longitudinal Dynamics

chapter 9|46 pages

Lateral Dynamics

chapter 10|24 pages

Driving Behavior of Single Vehicles