Road vehicle suspension and performance evaluation using a two-dimensional vehicle model
by Steven Roy, Zhaoheng Liu
International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing (IJVSMT), Vol. 3, No. 1/2, 2008

Abstract: A two-dimensional model with eight Degrees Of Freedom (DOF) is developed to simulate and animate the response of a vehicle to different road, traction, braking and wind conditions. An algorithm is developed to compute the normal force acting on each tyre depending on its position with the road, allowing multiple contact regions along the tyre circumference. The vehicle is animated in real-time in a 3D VRML environment to visualise its behaviour. A model validation is conducted by comparing a 0–100 km/h acceleration run against a Honda Accord car equipped with an accelerometer and engine rpm recorder.

Online publication date: Fri, 03-Oct-2008

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