Test Methods and Computer Modeling for the Analysis of Ground Vehicle Handling

R. Wade Allen; Henry T. Szostak; Theodore J. Rosenthal; Donald E. Johnston

doi:10.4271/861115

1986-08-01

Test Methods and Computer Modeling for the Analysis of Ground Vehicle Handling 861115

This paper presents test methods and modeling procedures for identifying the directional handling characteristics of vehicles over the full maneuvering range from straight running to limit cornering and/or braking. The test procedures are designed to validate steady-state and dynamic response performance. The model parameters are derived from simple static tests of vehicle properties and tire parameters identified from tire machine tests. Current steady-state field test procedures validate the model response under cornering only conditions. Model analysis then extrapolates vehicle response under combined cornering and braking conditions. Some discussion is devoted to potential braking in a turn transient testing for more complete model validation.

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