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Steering and Suspension Test and Analysis
Technical Paper
2000-01-1626
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
This paper will discuss the various tools used to measure the steering and suspension properties of a vehicle. Measuring the kinematic and compliance properties of the steering and suspension systems is an important part of the vehicle development process. Some of the ways these measurements are used include confirmation of vehicle design and build, to create and correlate CAE models, and for diagnosis of steering and handling concerns.
Understanding exactly how the steering and suspension systems are performing is an important step in the development process. We have found that by employing the proper tools and methods, plus having a defined vehicle dynamics fingerprint process, that most issues and concerns can be successfully resolved.
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Van Gorder, K., David, T., and Basas, J., "Steering and Suspension Test and Analysis," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-1626, 2000, https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-1626.Also In
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