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Rollover Stability Index Including Effects of Suspension Design
Technical Paper
2002-01-0965
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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In this paper a simple yet insightful model to predict vehicle propensity to rollover is proposed, which includes the effects of suspension and tire compliance. The model uses only a few parameters, usually known at the design stage. The lateral accelerations at the rollover threshold predicted by the model are compared to the results of simulations, in which vehicles with the same static stability factor, but different suspension characteristics and payloads are subjected to roll-inducing handling maneuvers. The results of simulations correlate well with the predictions based on the proposed model. Design recommendations for passive suspensions, which would increase rollover stability are discussed.
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Hac, A., "Rollover Stability Index Including Effects of Suspension Design," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-0965, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-0965.Also In
SAE 2002 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems
Number: V111-6; Published: 2003-09-15
Number: V111-6; Published: 2003-09-15
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