AKTU Vehicle Dynamics (HTEH701) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Honors Degree in Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, Students should be able to:

1. Understand the dynamics of vehicle ride under different riding condition.
2. Present a problem oriented in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics
3. Address the underlying concepts and methods behind Vehicle Dynamics
4. Calculate the load and forces associated with vehicle
5. Analyze the behavior of vehicle under acceleration, ride and braking

UNIT 1 : BASICS OF VEHICLE DYNAMICS

History, vehicle classifications, fundamental approaches to vehicle dynamics modelling; SAE Vehicle axis system, Forces & moments affecting vehicle, Earth Fixed coordinate system, Dynamic axle loads, Equations of motion, transmission characteristics, vehicle performance, Brake proportioning, braking efficiency.

UNIT 2 : BRAKING PERFORMANCE

Braking force analysis; brake design and analysis; federal regulation on braking performance; antilock braking system; wheel lock-up; tire/road friction; safety and maintenance issues in braking Acceleration Performance: Power train components; power and traction limited acceleration; transverse weight shift; front wheel drive vs rear wheel drive vs. all-wheel drive vehicles

UNIT 3 : ROAD LOADS

Wind drag and car body design, rolling resistance; breakdowns of total road loads; gas mileage analysis and driving styles; Aerodynamics Tire and Tire Dynamics :Tire specifications and constructions; tire motion analysis; tire force analysis; tire contact stress analysis; tire vibration analysis; tire models

UNIT 4 : RIDE & CORNERING/STEERING

Riding comfort; perception of vibration; vibration sources; vibration transmission to the passengers; lower speed cornering; high speed corner; cornering bicycle model; Quasi-Static Rollover of a Rigid Vehicle, Quasi-Static Rollover of a Suspended Vehicle, Transient Rollover

UNIT 5 : CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Suspension Kinematics, Suspension types, Solid Axles, Independent Suspensions, Anti-Squat and Anti- Pitch Suspension Geometry, Anti-Dive Suspension Geometry, Roll Center Analysis, Suspension Dynamics, Controllable Suspension Elements: Active, Semi-Active. Choice of suspension spring rate, Calculation of effective spring rate, Vehicle suspension in fore and apt directions.

Reference Books

1. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Thomas Gillespie, SAE Publication.
2. The Multibody systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics, Mike Blundell and Damian Harty, Elsevier, 2004
3. Vehicle Dynamics, Theory and Application, Reza N. Jazar, Springer, 2009

Text Books

1. Reimpell, Stoll and Betzler: The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles.
2. Hans Pacejka, Tire and Vehicle Dynamics, Elsevier, 2012
3. Rajesh Rajamani, Vehicle Dynamics & control, Springer.