This paper describes vehicle stability control (VSC) scheme to prevent rollover and to improve both maneuverability and lateral stability by integrating individual chassis control modules such as elec....
The number of speed humps (sleeping policemen) has seen a global increase in the last decade. This paper addresses the geometric requirements of these humps using Genetic Algorithms optimization techn....
An objective benchmarking process for vehicle dynamics that incorporates both test and simulation was used in the development of a sedan. Data from objective measurements of vehicle handling response ....
This study examines through computer simulation the vehicle dynamics regime of vehicle entry into a travel lane via traversal of a vertical change in pavement elevation. A three-dimensional vehicle dy....
This paper describes a methodology to estimate yaw rate of a 4-wheel-drive electric vehicle, in which wheel driven torque can be independently controlled by electric motor. Without non-driven wheels i....
The two-dimensional, frictional tyre-road contact interaction is investigated. A transient contact algorithm is developed, consisting of an analytical belt model, a non linear sidewall structure and a....
This paper proposes and compares torque distribution management strategies for vehicle stability control (VSC) of vehicles with independently driven wheels. For each strategy, the following feedback c....
Electronic stability control (ESC) systems have been the subject of statistical analyses of road accidents, testing by NHTSA and others, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126. ESC systems empl....
The area of vehicle handling falls under the more general area of vehicle dynamics. Handling is used to describe the effectiveness of a vehicle to change direction and negotiate corners. Handling is a....
The paper discusses the development of a model of the 2003 Ford Expedition using ADAMS View and its validation with experimental data. The front and rear suspensions are independent double A-arm type ....
The paper discusses the development of a vehicle dynamics model and model validation of the 2003 Ford Expedition in CarSim. The accuracy of results obtained from simulations depends on the realism of ....
Heavy trucks are involved in many accidents every year and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is viewed as a means to help mitigate this problem. ESC systems are designed to reduce the incidence of si....
A number of active safety systems are already developed to support drivers’ decision and action to help avoid accidents, but further enhancement of those active safety systems cannot be accomplished w....
We employ theoretical and experimental means to examine driver control strategies for use in emergency brake-and-steer maneuvers using ABS-equipped vehicles, and show that the admonition to simply “st....
Representative vehicle inertial characteristics are important parameters for the development of motor vehicles and the proper operation of on-board systems. The Vehicle Inertia Measurement Facility (V....
In this paper the integrated control of front and rear active differentials with active front steering is investigated in order to improve dynamics, stability and to reduce the drawbacks of mechanical....
Modern passenger vehicles may have several chassis control devices influencing vehicle dynamics. The software that controls these devices may have to be changed many times throughout a development, so....
For driver assistant systems and drive-by-wire architectures fault detection and diagnosis are essential parts. Fault detection using parity equations is a well known approach which can be implemented....
The superior mobility of a military vehicle provides the combat crew with a tactical advantage through increased cross country speed. The suspension system plays a fundamental role in evaluating a veh....
While hybrid-electric powertrain features such as regenerative braking and electric driving can improve the fuel economy of a vehicle significantly, these features may also have a considerable impact ....
