The Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics - Softcover

Blundell, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340759194 ISBN 13: 9780340759196

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000

Synopsis

Part of the Automotive Engineering Series, The Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics covers the use of modern computer aided engineering techniques to solve problems in vehicle dynamics. This analysis tool is known as Multibody Systems Analysis (MBS).

The book reviews the development of the MBS programs with references to literature and seminal work. The complex underlying theory is then explained using examples of existing programs. The application of these techniques to the automotive industry is covered using models of suspension kinematics through to the generations of full vehicle models for ride and handling studies. Tyre force modelling is also described with practical examples. As MBS is still developing as an analysis tool and there is a distinct lack of published material introducing engineers to the subject, its applications in the automotive engineering will be of interest to engineering analysts in academia or industry involved in suspension, steering, braking and tyres.

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About the Author

Mike Blundell is Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Impact, Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Coventry University, UK. He specializes in vehicle dynamics and safety teaching and research, and has worked with multibody systems applications in vehicle dynamics in industry and academia, publishing many papers on the topic. Damian Harty is a Senior Staff Engineer at Polaris Industries based in Minnesota. He was formerly Director of the Vehicle & System Dynamics Group at Coventry University, a Technical Specialist for vehicle dynamics with Prodrive on the Mini WRC, as well as a freelance consultant.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0340759194
• ISBN 13: 9780340759196
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240