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Dedicated guide to the application of multibody systems analysis (MBS) to vehicle dynamics modeling and simulation

Table of Contents

Nomenclature 1. Introduction 2. Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies 3. Multibody systems simulation software 4. Modelling and analysis of suspension systems 5. Tyre characteristics and modelling 6. Modelling and assembly of the full vehicle 7. Simulation output and interpretation 8. Active systems References APPENDIX A Vehicle Model System Schematics and Data Sets APPENDIX B FORTRAN TYRE MODEL SUBROUTINES APPENDIX C GLOSSARY OF TERMS APPENDIX D STANDARDS FOR PROVING GROUND TESTS

About the Author

Mike Blundell is Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Impact, Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Coventry University, UK. He specializes in vehicle dynamics and safety teaching and research, and has worked with multibody systems applications in vehicle dynamics in industry and academia, publishing many papers on the topic. Damian Harty is a Senior Staff Engineer at Polaris Industries based in Minnesota. He was formerly Director of the Vehicle & System Dynamics Group at Coventry University, a Technical Specialist for vehicle dynamics with Prodrive on the Mini WRC, as well as a freelance consultant.