TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Investigation of the dynamic characteristics of suspension parameters on a vehicle experiencing steering drift during braking
JO  - Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of automobile engineering
A1  - Mirza, N.
A1  - Hussain, K.
A1  - Day, A. J.
A1  - Klaps, J.
SP  - 1429
EP  - 1441
VL  - 219
IS  - 12
N2  - This paper presents a simulation study into the characteristics of a vehicle experiencing steering drift under straight line braking. Simulation modelling has been performed using a multi-body dynamics analysis based on a model of an actual vehicle. Front and rear suspension parameters have been modelled as rigid links joined with flexible bushes so as to assess their effect on a vehicle while braking. Suspension geometry and alignment settings, which define characteristic responses such as lateral acceleration, yaw velocity, toe, and caster angles of a vehicle in a transient manoeuvre, are primary to a vehicle's directional stability. Any symmetric inconsistencies in these settings will potentially affect a vehicle's performance. The findings from this research have increased the understanding of the causes of steering drift during braking conditions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0954-4070
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/095440705X35017
ID  - ref1
ER  -