The Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics

by Blundell, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780750651127
• ISBN10: 0750651121
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-01
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Summary

This is the first book to comprehensively bridge the gap between classical vehicle dynamics and the widely-used, computer-based technique of Multibody Systems analysis (MBS). MBS is firmly established as a key part of all modern vehicle design and development processes; any engineer working on problems involving vehicle ride or handling will use MBS to simulate vehicle motion. Suitable for use both as a teaching text and a professional reference volume, this book is an essential addition to the resources available to anyone working in vehicle design and development. Written by a leading academic in the field (who himself has considerable practical experience) and the chief dynamics engineer of Prodrive, the pre-eminent rally, race and road technology organization, the book has a unique blend of theory and practice that will be of immense value in this applications based field.

Author Biography

Damian Harty is Chief Engineer - Dynamics with Prodrive, one of the world's leading motorsport companies.

Table of Contents

Preface

Nomenclature

Introduction

Kinematics and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies

Multibody Systems Simulation Software

Modelling and Analysis of Suspension Systems

Tyre Characteristics and Modelling

Modelling and the Assembly of the Full Vehicle

Simulation Output and Interpretation

Active Systems

References

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