2134/4743
Georgios Mavros
Georgios
Mavros
Homer Rahnejat
Homer
Rahnejat
Paul King
Paul
King
A framework for the characterization of the transient handling responses of non-linear vehicles
Loughborough University
2009
Transient
Handling
Yaw moment
Tyre force
Measure
Non-linear
Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified
Mechanical Engineering
2009-05-29 12:16:09
Journal contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/A_framework_for_the_characterization_of_the_transient_handling_responses_of_non-linear_vehicles/9227447
The paper attempts to provide an integrated framework for the objective assessment of the transient handling responses of non-linear vehicles. The ultimate aim of the proposed framework is the characterization of such responses as neutral or under/over-steering. A new methodology is employed, which has previously been applied for the classification of the transient response of linear vehicles. The success of the proposed method is judged based on its robustness, the consistency of the results, and their practical implications. Furthermore, the results are compared with the findings of traditional approaches for the characterization of the steady-state and transient handling behaviour. The corresponding discussion reveals the agreement between the approaches, but also highlights the slightly different definition of the neutrally steering vehicle, as perceived by the proposed method.