Syllabus - Vehicle Dynamics (AU801)

Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics

Definition by SAE; vehicle control loop; mathematical modeling methods; multi-body system approach, Newtonian and Legrangian formulation, method of Investigation, stability concepts.

Mechanics of Pneumatic Tires

Tires construction; physics of tire; traction on dry and wet surfaces, tire forces and moments, SAE recommended practice; rolling resistance of Tire Model; ride properties of Tires.

Performance Characteristics of Road Vehicle

Equation of motion; maximum, vehicle power and transmission characteristics; prediction of vehicle performance; operating fuel economy, braking performance.

Handling and stability

Characteristics of road vehicle; steering geometry, steady state handling characteristics; steady state response to steering input; transient response characteristics; direction stability effects of tire; effect of mass distribution and engine location on stability and handling.

Vehicle Ride Characteristics

Human response to vibration, vehicle ride models, road surface profile as a random function, frequency response function, evaluation of vehicle vertical vibration to ride comfort criterion.

Two Wheeler Dynamics

Stability & handling, vehicle motion ride control, various vehicle models, gyroscopic effect and effect of Tire and vehicle parameters on stability and handling characteristics.