Development of a Multibody Dynamics Ford Expedition Model for Vehicle Dynamics Analysis

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan J. Chan ◽  
Corina Sandu
Keyword(s):  
Multibody Dynamics ◽  
Vehicle Dynamics ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Vehicle Design ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Power Train ◽  
Yaw Stability ◽  
Dynamics Simulations ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Multibody Dynamics Model

In the area of automotive engineering, testing of actual vehicles in various operating conditions during transient maneuvers is a costly and time-consuming stage of any vehicle design. However, the use of virtual proving grounds for simulation of full vehicles helps to alleviate the high cost physically testing a vehicle before mass production. This paper presents a study where a multibody dynamics model of a 2003 Ford Expedition is created for the purpose of evaluating performance and behavior in vehicle dynamics simulations. By using a dynamic model, rollover analysis and yaw stability can be analyzed. In addition to that, the vehicle model can also be used to integrate different controllers for different subsystems of the vehicle such as steering, brakes, and power-train. Preliminary simulation results are presented for proof of concept of the model.

scholarly journals Multibody Dynamics Model and Simulation for the Totally Enclosed Lifeboat Lowered From Ship in Rough Seas

IEEE Access ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 32171-32187
Author(s):  
Shaoyang Qiu ◽  
Hongxiang Ren ◽  
Haijiang Li ◽  
Yi Zhou ◽  
Delong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Multibody Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Model And Simulation ◽  
Multibody Dynamics Model

scholarly journals Multibody dynamics model of head and neck function in Allosaurus (Dinosauria, Theropoda)

10.26879/338 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Snively ◽  
John R. Cotton ◽  
Ryan Ridgely ◽  
Lawrence M. Witmer
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Multibody Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Neck Function ◽  
Multibody Dynamics Model

Validation of a non-linear vehicle dynamics simulation for limit handling

2002 ◽  
Vol 216 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Wade-Allen ◽  
J P Chrstos ◽  
G Howe ◽  
D H Klyde ◽  
T J Rosenthal
Keyword(s):  
Vehicle Dynamics ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Operating Regime ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Power Train ◽  
Ground Vehicle ◽  
Dynamic Operating

This paper discusses the validation of a ground vehicle dynamics computer simulation that includes complete models for sprung and unsprung masses, tyres, suspension, steering and brake systems, and power train including engine, transmission and differentials. The models have been developed over the last decade and have been applied to single-unit passenger cars, trucks and buses, and articulated tractor/trailer vehicles up to limit performance operating conditions. The tyre and vehicle models use composite parameters that are relatively easy to measure. However, the measurements must cover the key operating regime where the simulation is expected to be applied. For example, limit performance manoeuvring conditions require tyre data over large slip conditions and high normal load (beyond the design load) to cover the full range of dynamic operating conditions. Spring and damper response should also take into account large deflections and high velocities respectively to cover relevant non-linearities.

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