Vehicle Dynamics: Theory and Application is appropriate for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in mechanical engineering. The contents in this book are presented at a theoretical-practical level. It explains vehicle dynamics concepts in detail, concentrating on their practical use. Related theorems and formal proofs are provided, as are real-life applications. Students, researchers and practicing engineers alike will appreciate the user-friendly presentation of a wealth of topics most notably steering, handling, ride, and related components.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Tire and Rim Fundamentals
Chapter 2 : Forward Vehicle Dynamics
Chapter 3 : Tire Dynamics
Chapter 4 : Driveline Dynamics
Chapter 5 : Applied Kinematics
Chapter 6 : Applied Mechanics
Chapter 7 : Steering Dynamics
Chapter 8 : Suspension Mechanisms
Chapter 9 : Applied Dynamics
Chapter 10 : Vehicle Planar Dynamics
Chapter 11 : Vehicle Roll Dynamics
Chapter 12 : Applied Vibrations
Chapter 13 : Vehicle Vibrations
Chapter 14 : Suspension Optimization
Chapter 15 : Quarter Car
Index
