This book provides a detailed overview of the dynamics of road vehicle systems, looking at how physical laws, human factor considerations, and design choices come together to affect a vehicle's ride, handling, braking, and acceleration. After an introduction and general overview of dynamics, the book covers analysis of dynamic systems, tire dynamics, ride dynamics, handling dynamics, braking, acceleration, and total vehicle dynamics. Safety considerations are emphasized throughout, with specific chapters on vehicle rollover ...
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This book provides a detailed overview of the dynamics of road vehicle systems, looking at how physical laws, human factor considerations, and design choices come together to affect a vehicle's ride, handling, braking, and acceleration. After an introduction and general overview of dynamics, the book covers analysis of dynamic systems, tire dynamics, ride dynamics, handling dynamics, braking, acceleration, and total vehicle dynamics. Safety considerations are emphasized throughout, with specific chapters on vehicle rollover analysis and accident reconstruction. While the focus is on road vehicles, road vehicles that are frequently driven off-road, such as sport utility vehicles, are also covered. Almost 200 pages of reference appendices give detailed background on vector algebra, matrix analysis, Laplace transforms, direct numerical integration methods, units and conversions, and accident reconstruction formulae. There is also a 50-page glossary. The book is for vehicle designers, developers, evaluators, and senior undergraduate and graduate students. Previous knowledge of differential equations and dynamics systems is helpful. Dukkipati teaches mechanical engineering at Fairfield University.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2750grams, ISBN: 9780768016437.
