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Course Detail

Course Name Vehicle Dynamics & Stability
Course Code 25EV642
Program M.Tech. Electrical Engineering
Credits 3
Campus Bengaluru, Coimbatore

Syllabus

Syllabus

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.

Objectives and Outcomes

Pre-requisite: Nil

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

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Text Books / References

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

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