01ev0103 Vehicle Dynamics
01ev0103 Vehicle Dynamics
01ev0103 Vehicle Dynamics
Calculate and refer the loads and forces associated to the vehicles.
Analyse the behaviour of the vehicles under acceleration, ride and braking.
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Basics of Vehicle Dynamics:
History, vehicle classifications, fundamental approaches to vehicle
dynamics modelling; SAE Vehicle axis system, Forces & moments
1 affecting vehicle, Earth Fixed coordinate system, Dynamic axle loads, 8
Equations of motion, transmission characteristics, vehicle
performance, Brake proportioning, braking efficiency.
Acceleration Performance
Power train components; power and traction limited acceleration;
2 transverse weight shift; front wheel drive vs rear wheel drive vs. all- 5
wheel drive vehicles
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Braking Performance
Braking force analysis; brake design and analysis; federal regulation
3 on braking performance; antilock braking system; wheel lock-up; 5
tire/road friction; safety and maintenance issues in braking
Road Loads
Wind drag and car body design, rolling resistance; breakdowns of
4 total road loads; gas mileage analysis and driving styles; 6
Aerodynamics
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