Subjective and Objective Vehicle Tests, Two Parallel Vehicle Handling Evaluations

2012 ◽  
pp. 1767-1775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Chabrier ◽  
Michel Grima
Keyword(s):  
Vehicle Handling

A Double Interaction Brush Model for Snow Conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-140
Author(s):  
Artem Kusachov ◽  
Fredrik Bruzelius ◽  
Mattias Hjort ◽  
Bengt J. H. Jacobson
Keyword(s):  
Low Complexity ◽  
Large Set ◽  
Tire Model ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Real Time Applications ◽  
Snow Conditions ◽  
Double Interaction ◽  
Tire Models ◽  
Force Characteristics ◽  
Model Approach

ABSTRACT Commonly used tire models for vehicle-handling simulations are derived from the assumption of a flat and solid surface. Snow surfaces are nonsolid and may move under the tire. This results in inaccurate tire models and simulation results that are too far from the true phenomena. This article describes a physically motivated tire model that takes the effect of snow shearing into account. The brush tire model approach is used to describe an additional interaction between the packed snow in tire tread pattern voids with the snow road surface. Fewer parameters and low complexity make it suitable for real-time applications. The presented model is compared with test track tire measurements from a large set of different tires. Results suggest higher accuracy compared with conventional tire models. Moreover, the model is also proven to be capable of correctly predicting the self-aligning torque given the force characteristics.

Measurement of Changes to Vehicle Handling Due to Tread-Separation-Induced Axle Tramp

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark W. Arndt ◽  
Michael Rosenfield ◽  
Stephen M. Arndt
Keyword(s):  
Vehicle Handling

scholarly journals Multi-Objective Optimisation of Tyre and Suspension Parameters during Cornering for Different Road Roughness Profiles

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 5934
Author(s):  
Georgios Papaioannou ◽  
Jenny Jerrelind ◽  
Lars Drugge
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Road Vehicles ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Optimum Parameters ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Road Roughness ◽  
Control Technologies ◽  
Tyre Wear

Effective emission control technologies and novel propulsion systems have been developed for road vehicles, decreasing exhaust particle emissions. However, work has to be done on non-exhaust traffic related sources such as tyre–road interaction and tyre wear. Given that both are inevitable in road vehicles, efforts for assessing and minimising tyre wear should be considered. The amount of tyre wear is because of internal (tyre structure, manufacturing, etc.) and external (suspension configuration, speed, road surface, etc.) factors. In this work, the emphasis is on the optimisation of such parameters for minimising tyre wear, but also enhancing occupant’s comfort and improving vehicle handling. In addition to the search for the optimum parameters, the optimisation is also used as a tool to identify and highlight potential trade-offs between the objectives and the various design parameters. Hence, initially, the tyre design (based on some chosen tyre parameters) is optimised with regards to the above-mentioned objectives, for a vehicle while cornering over both Class A and B road roughness profiles. Afterwards, an optimal solution is sought between the Pareto alternatives provided by the two road cases, in order for the tyre wear levels to be less affected under different road profiles. Therefore, it is required that the tyre parameters are as close possible and that they provide similar tyre wear in both road cases. Then, the identified tyre design is adopted and the optimum suspension design is sought for the two road cases for both passive and semi-active suspension types. From the results, significant conclusions regarding how tyre wear behaves with regards to passenger comfort and vehicle handling are extracted, while the results illustrate where the optimum suspension and tyre parameters have converged trying to compromise among the above objectives under different road types and how suspension types, passive and semi-active, could compromise among all of them more optimally.

A Feedback Control Strategy for Torque-Vectoring of IWM Vehicles

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Braghin ◽  
Edoardo Sabbioni ◽  
Gabriele Sironi ◽  
Michele Vignati
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Power Train ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Torque Vectoring ◽  
Feedback Control Strategy ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
Yaw Moment

In last decades hybrid and electric vehicles have been one of the main object of study for automotive industry. Among the different layout of the electric power-train, four in-wheel motors appear to be one of the most attractive. This configuration in fact has several advantages in terms of inner room increase and mass distribution. Furthermore the possibility of independently distribute braking and driving torques on the wheels allows to generate a yaw moment able to improve vehicle handling (torque vectoring). In this paper a torque vectoring control strategy for an electric vehicle with four in-wheel motors is presented. The control strategy is constituted of a steady-state contribution to enhance vehicle handling performances and a transient contribution to increase vehicle lateral stability during limit manoeuvres. Performances of the control logic are evaluated by means of numerical simulations of open and closed loop manoeuvres. Robustness to friction coefficient changes is analysed.

A comparison of different models of passive seat suspensions

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440702199092
Author(s):  
Raj Desai ◽  
Anirban Guha ◽  
P. Seshu
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Separate Analysis ◽  
Vehicle Model ◽  
Human Body Model ◽  
Human Comfort ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Seat Suspension ◽  
Handling Characteristics ◽  
Suspension Model ◽  
Suspension Models

Long duration exposure to vehicle induced vibration causes various ailments to humans. Amongst the various components of the human-vehicle system, the seat suspension plays a major role in determining the level of vibration transferred to humans. However, optimising the suspension for maximising human comfort leads to poor vehicle handling characteristics. Thus, predicting human comfort through various seat suspension models is a widely researched topic. However, the appropriate seat suspension model to be used has not been identified so far. Neither has any prior work reported integrating models of all the components necessary for this analysis, namely human body, cushion, seat suspension and vehicle chassis, each with the appropriate level of complexity. This work uses a two-dimensional 12 DoF seated human body model with inclined backrest support, a nonlinear cushion model, a seat suspension model and a full vehicle model. Two kinds of road profiles – one with random roughness and one with a bump – have been used. It then compares the performance of five different seat suspension models based on a number of human comfort related parameters (seat to head transmissibility, suspension travel, seat acceleration, cushion contact force and head acceleration in both vertical and fore-aft directions) and vehicle handling parameters (vertical, rolling and pitching acceleration of chassis). The results clearly show the superiority of the configuration which involves a spring parallel to an inclined multi-stage damper. A separate analysis was also done to judge whether the integration of the vehicle model (with its associated complication) was necessary for this analysis. A comparison of the human body’s internal forces, moments, acceleration, and absorbed power with and without the vehicle model clearly indicates the need of using the former.

Design of Road Test and Evaluation System for Vehicle Handling and Stability

2014 ◽  
Vol 505-506 ◽  
pp. 281-285
Author(s):  
Ming Qiu Gao ◽  
Run Qing Guo ◽  
Rong Liang Liang
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Test System ◽  
Stability Test ◽  
Road Test ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Test And Evaluation ◽  
Test Result

Vehicle handling and stability has effect on positive safety of automotive directly. Test system of handling and stability is built for its road test and the test variables signal can be acquired and stored synchronously. Based on MATLAB GUI, software is developed for the test data processing, so that the stored data is to be analyzed and handling and stability test result is given by the software automatically. Using the test system in paper, handling and stability road test of one domestic sedan is fulfilled and scored, which verifies the applicability of the test system and scoring software in paper.

The Integrated Control of Semi-Active Suspension and Electronic Stability Program Based on Fuzzy Logic Method

2010 ◽  
Vol 29-32 ◽  
pp. 2059-2064
Author(s):  
Jian Hua Guo ◽  
Liang Chu ◽  
Xiao Bing Zhang ◽  
Fei Kun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Integrated Control ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Ride Quality ◽  
Electronic Stability Program ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Logic Control ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Method ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Integrated Control System

In this paper, an integrated system of SAS/ESP is proposed to improve vehicle handling performance and stability. The 15DOF vehicle model which describes the dynamics of the integrated system is established. A fuzzy logic control strategy is presented to control the integrated system. The simulation results show that the integrated control system can obviously improve vehicle maneuverability and ride quality much more than the individual control.

Reliable Subjective Assessment of Vehicle Handling by Drivers: Is it an Elusive Goal?

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Crolla ◽  
J. P. Whitehead
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Vehicle Handling ◽  
Dynamic Events ◽  
Safety Systems

Abstract Much progress has been made over recent years in understanding many aspects of driver-vehicle interactions, for example, linked to ergonomics/comfort of the cabin, influence of improved safety systems, interactions with ITS systems etc. However, in more dynamic situations, similar levels of understanding have not been achieved. Such dynamic events range from whole body motions such as vehicle handling and ride to component behaviour including, in particular, steering wheel feel and gearshift quality.

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