Lecture 2 vehicle dynamics 2
Lecture 2 vehicle dynamics 2
Lecture 2 vehicle dynamics 2
1. Handling qualities are concerned with the response of the vehicle to the
driver’s commands and its ability to stabilize its motion against external
disturbance.
1. Longitudinal force Fx. It is a force acting along the x-axis. The resultant
longitudinal force Fx > 0 if the car is accelerating, and Fx < 0 if the car is braking.
Longitudinal force is also called forward force.
4. Roll moment Mx. It is a longitudinal moment about the x-axis. The resultant
roll moment Mx > 0 if it tends to turn the tire about the x-axis. The roll moment is
also called the bank moment, or overturning moment.
5. Pitch moment My. It is a lateral moment about the y-axis. The resultant pitch
moment My > 0 if it tends to turn the tire about the y-axis and move forward. The
pitch moment is also called rolling resistance torque.
6. Yaw moment Mz. It is an upward moment about the z-axis. The resultant yaw
moment Mz > 0 if it tends to turn the tire about the z-axis. The yaw moment is
also called the aligning moment, or self aligning moment
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