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Field Testing and Computer Simulation Analysis of Ground Vehicle Dynamic Stability
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This paper considers ground vehicle lateral/directional stability which is of primary concern in traffic safety. Lateral/directional dynamics involve yawing, rolling and lateral acceleration motions, and stability concerns include spinout and rollover. Lateral/directional dynamics are dominated by tire force response which depends on horizontal slip, camber angle and normal load. Vehicle limit maneuvering conditions can lead to tire force responses that result in vehicle spinout and rollover. This paper describes accident analysis, vehicle testing and computer simulation analysis designed to give insight into basic vehicle design variables that contribute to stability problems. Field test procedures and results for three vehicles are described. The field test results are used to validate a simulation model which is then analyzed under severe maneuvering conditions to shed light on dynamic stability issues.
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Allen, R., Szostak, H., Rosenthal, T., and Klyde, D., "Field Testing and Computer Simulation Analysis of Ground Vehicle Dynamic Stability," SAE Technical Paper 900127, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/900127.Also In
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