Theoretical/Experimental Study on the Vibrations of a Car Engine
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- The influence of the inertia properties (mass, centre of gravity location, and inertia tensor) on the dynamic behaviour of the engine-gearbox system of a car is studied in this paper, devoting particular attention to drivability and comfort. The vibration amplitudes and the natural frequencies of the engine-gearbox system have been considered. Additionally, the loads transmitted to the car body have been taken into account. Both the experimental and the theoretical simulations confirmed that the engine-gearbox vibrations in the range 10 - 15 Hz are particularly sensitive to slight variation of the inertia properties. The effects on engine-gearbox vibrations due to half-axles, exhaust system, pipes and inner engine-gearbox fluids have been highlighted.
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- Muñoz, L., Gobbi, M., Mastinu, G., and Pennati, M., "Theoretical/Experimental Study on the Vibrations of a Car Engine," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars - Mech. Syst. 1(1):896-908, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-1211.