Sprung/Unsprung Mass Properties Determination without Vehicle Disassembly

960183

02/01/1996

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International Congress & Exposition
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This paper presents a method of measuring a vehicle's sprung mass without vehicle disassembly. The method involves measuring whole vehicle properties at different trim heights. The accuracy of the method is tested using results for several vehicles. As an extension of the sprung mass determination, this paper also demonstrates the feasibility of determining the inertial properties of a vehicle's sprung mass without vehicle disassembly. Lastly, measured vehicle roll/yaw product of inertia values are presented for a selection of vehicles.
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https://doi.org/10.4271/960183
Pages
10
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Bixel, R., Heydinger, G., Guenther, D., and Novak, S., "Sprung/Unsprung Mass Properties Determination without Vehicle Disassembly," SAE Technical Paper 960183, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/960183.
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Feb 1, 1996
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960183
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Technical Paper
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English