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Roll Centres and Jacking Forces in Independent Suspensions - A First Principles Explanation and a Designer's Toolkit
Technical Paper
1999-01-0046
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
Most suspension designers are familiar with both the concept of the roll centre and with suspension jacking in independent suspensions. The connection between them is less widely appreciated. This paper analyses the mechanisms of jacking, using the roll centre concept as a departure point. In doing so, a set of hand calculations, intended as a toolkit for the designer, is developed. Practical applications of the theory are discussed, such as ‘zero jacking’ suspensions and gradient traverse performance of off-road vehicles.
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Gerrard, M., "Roll Centres and Jacking Forces in Independent Suspensions - A First Principles Explanation and a Designer's Toolkit," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-0046, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-0046.Also In
References
- Ellis, J.R. 1994 Vehicle Handling Dynamics Mechanical Engineering Publications Ltd. London (original text - Vehicle Dynamics, Business Books, published in the mid 1960s - no longer in print)