Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics / Thomas D. Gillespie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gillespie, T. D. (Thomas D.), author.

Contributor:

Society of Automotive Engineers, publisher.

Series:

Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications.

Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motor vehicles--Dynamics.

Motor vehicles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 PDF (400 pages)).

Edition:

Revised edition.

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, Pa. (400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale PA USA) : Society of Automotive Engineers, 2020.

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.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523140572

1523140577

9781468601770

1468601776

OCLC:

1302010277