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An Investigation of the Effects of Roll Control on Handling and Stability of Passenger Vehicles During Severe Lane Change Maneuvers
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The control of body roll on passenger vehicles can be used as a tool for controlling the “weight shift” that occurs during maneuvering. Distribution of load to the tires will determine the ability of each tire to generate lateral forces required for the maneuver and thus will significantly affect handling. In this investigation, the effects on weight shift and hence, on handling, of total roll stiffness, front to rear roll stiffness distribution, total roll damping, and roll damping distribution were examined. These results were then used to guide the development and analysis of several roll control algorithms. The results of the investigation indicate that roll control can be effective in improving handling and stability. However, simulation of the control algorithms showed that the controllers must be specifically tuned for the vehicle in which they are to be used. Also, conclusions as to the effectiveness of the controller cannot be drawn based on the performance in only one test maneuver.
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Kahrs, J. and Law, E., "An Investigation of the Effects of Roll Control on Handling and Stability of Passenger Vehicles During Severe Lane Change Maneuvers," SAE Technical Paper 950305, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/950305.Also In
New Developments in Vehicle Dynamics, Simulation, and Suspension Systems
Number: SP-1074; Published: 1995-02-01
Number: SP-1074; Published: 1995-02-01
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