Vehicle System Dynamics: National Planning Textbook for "The 15th Five-Year Plan" in General Higher Education

Author: Yu Fan
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Vehicle system dynamics is the discipline that studies all subjects related to the motion of vehicle systems. The research content can be divided into three main parts according to the direction of vehicle motion: longitudinal dynamics, vertical dynamics, and lateral dynamics. This book introduces the basic theories of vehicle dynamics modeling, tire mechanics, and the fundamentals of automotive aerodynamics. It also focuses on driving dynamics and braking dynamics influenced by the vehicle's engine, transmission system, and braking system, as well as vehicle motion dynamics and handling dynamics. Using systematic methods and modern control theory, combined with case studies, the book explains the establishment of vehicle dynamics models, computer simulation, dynamic performance analysis, and controller design. It also familiarizes readers with commonly used vehicle dynamics analysis software. This book can serve as a teaching text for graduate students in vehicle engineering programs in higher education institutions, as a selective course textbook for undergraduate students in vehicle engineering programs, and as a reference for automotive designers and researchers.