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A companion workbook to Road Vehicle Dynamics. This is designed to be a practical supplement to provide hands-on help with problems pertaining to road vehicle dynamics to further greater understanding of the concepts presented in the companion book. Will be of interest to students and new engineers learning about vehicle dynamics concepts; experienced engineers and researchers who need to brush up on certain concepts will also find it helpful.
Road Vehicle Dynamics
by Rao V. Dukkipati, Jian Pang, Mohamad S Qatu, Gang Sheng, and Zuo Shuguang
Published 30 June 2008
This book provides a detailed and well-rounded overview of the dynamics of road vehicle systems. Readers will come to understand how physical laws, human factor considerations, and design choices come together to affect a vehicle's ride, handling, braking, and acceleration. Following an introduction and general review of dynamics, topics include: analysis of dynamic systems; tire dynamics; ride dynamics; vehicle rollover analysis; handling dynamics; braking; acceleration; and total vehicle dynamics.