Steady-State and Transient Response of Selected All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Failure Analysis Assocs., Incorporated

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Fowler, Graeme F., author.

Conference Name:

International Congress & Exposition (1994-02-28 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1994

Summary:

Lateral directional dynamic response properties and handling characteristics of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) have been the subject of several investigations. Experimentally measured steady-state and transient handling response parameters of four ATVs are presented, reflecting two traditional automobile handling tests, the circle-turn and the J-turn test. Two three-wheel and two four-wheel ATVs were tested. One of the three-wheel and one of the four-wheel ATVs were equipped with conventional, but lockable differentials. The J-turn tests yielded transient response properties including lateral acceleration and yaw rate response times to step steer inputs, and steady-state response properties such as understeer coefficient, steering sensitivity and yaw response gain. ATV J-turn test results are compared to J-turn test results from selected automobiles. The circle-turn tests provide a tool to investigate the influence of axle configuration on the handlebar steering effort required to negotiate a turn

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Publisher Number:

940277

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