Course

Introduction to vehicle dynamics – Coordinate systems – dynamic analysis – forces on vehicle – traction – braking – aerodynamic resistance – longitudinal dynamics – acceleration performance – gradeability – driveline modeling (ICE – HEV – EV) – tire-road interaction – slip ratio – lateral dynamics – steering – suspension kinematics – bicycle model – understeer – oversteer – neutral steer – vehicle handling – vertical dynamics – ride comfort – road input modeling – quarter-car model – half-car model – full-car model – ride quality metrics – tire modeling – slip angle – lateral forces – longitudinal forces – rolling resistance – vehicle stability – yaw dynamics – rollover stability – load transfer – stability derivatives – state-space modeling – active safety systems – simulation studies.

Course Objective

• To understand dynamic models of vehicle systems and evaluate their performance characteristics under various driving conditions.
• To simulate vehicle motion and interpret the vehicle response through modeling tools and experimental validation techniques.

Course Outcomes

CO1: Analyse and formulate the dynamic models for vehicle systems

CO2: Evaluate the performance characteristics of vehicle dynamics under various driving conditions

CO3: Demonstrate the vehicle motion and analyze the vehicle response for various driving conditions

CO4: Simulate various driving conditions and experimental validation

CO-PO Mapping

1. Thomas Gillespie, “Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics”, SAE International Publication, 2017.
2. Popp, Karl, Schiehlen and Werner, “Ground Vehicle Dynamics”, Springer Publication, 2020
3. Rao Dukkipati and Jian Pang, “Road Vehicle Dynamics”, SAE International Publication, 2008.
4. Richard Barnard, “Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Design”, Second Revised Edition, Mechaero Publishing, 2021
5. Rajesh Rajamani, “Vehicle Dynamics and Control”,Second Edition, Springer,2012.