The Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics

by Michael Blundell

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.

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

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Michael Blundell, farmer and politician was one of the architects of Kenya's racial harmony and stability. He was committed to his adopted country, rich in experience of its landscape and wise in his judgement of its history and politics.