Theory of Ground Vehicles

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Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-08-04
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary

The proposed is a revision of a well known text/reference on vehicle dynamics which covers both on-road and off-road vehicles. Unlike the competition, Wong spreads his coverage across all vehicle types (not just automobiles), including tractor-trailers, tractors and recreational vehicles. The fourth edition will be completely updated including performance characteristics for both off-road and on-road vehicles; coverage of steering of tracked vehicles and vehicle ride characteristics, the impact of computer-aided methods for design and performance analysis, and hybrid electric drives and operating principles. Because the book contains large numbers of examples and problems focused on applying the underlying theory it serves as both a upper level undergraduate/graduate text in mechanical engineering and as a self-study professional reference. As with previous editions Wong will produce an expanded solutions manual with solutions to the numerous problems and examples contained in the book.

Author Biography

J. Y. Wong, PhD, DSc, is Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Internationally recognized in the field of road and off-road vehicle dynamics, he is also the author of Terramechanics and Off-Road Vehicles and is a member of the editorial boards of a number of international journals. He has received numerous awards from learned societies for his research accomplishments.

Table of Contents

Preface
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Conversion Factors
Nomenclature
Introduction
Mechanics Of Pneumatic Tires
Tire Forces and Moments
Rolling Resistance of Tires
Tractive (Braking) Effort and Longitudinal Slip (Skid)
Cornering Properties of Tires
Slip Angle and Cornering Force
Slip Angle and Aligning Torque
Camber and Camber Thrust
Characterization of Cornering Behavior of Tires
Performance of Tires on Wet Surfaces
Ride Properties of Tires
References
Problems
Mechanics Of Vehicle-Terrain Interaction--Terramechanics
Distribution of Stresses in the Terrain Under Vehicular Loads
Applications of the Theory of Plastic Equilibrium to the Mechanics of Vehicle--Terrain Interaction
Empirical Methods for Predicting Off-Road Vehicle Performance
Empirical Methods Based on the Cone Index
Empirical Methods Based on the Mean Maximum Pressure
Measurement and Characterization of Terrain Response
Characterization of Pressure-Sinkage Relationship
Characterization of the Response to Repetitive Loading
Characterization of the Shear Stress-Shear Displacement Relationship
A Simplified Method for Analysis of Tracked Vehicle Performance
Motion Resistance of a Track
Tractive Effort and Slip of a Track
A Computer-Aided Method for Evaluating the Performance of Vehicles with Flexible Tracks
Approach to the Prediction of Normal Pressure Distribution under a Track
Approach to the Prediction of Shear Stress Distribution under a Track
Prediction of Motion Resistance and Drawbar Pull as Functions of Track Slip
Experimental Substantiation
Applications to Parametric Analysis and Design Optimization
A Computer-Aided Method for Evaluating the Performance of Vehicles with Long-Pitch Link Tracks
Basic Approach
Experimental Substantiation
Applications to Parametric Analysis and Design Optimization
Methods for Parametric Analysis of Wheeled Vehicle Performance
Motion Resistance of a Rigid Wheel
Motion Resistance of a Pneumatic Tire
Tractive Effort and Slip of a Wheel
A Computer-Aided Method for Evaluating the Performance of Off-Road Wheeled Vehicles
Basic Approach
Experimental Substantiation
Applications to Parametric Analysis
Finite Element and Discrete Element Methods for the Study of Vehicle-Terrain Interaction
2.10.1 The Finite Element Method
2.10.2 The Discrete (Distinct) Element Method
References
Problems
Performance Characteristics Of Road Vehicles
Equation of Motion and Maximum Tractive Effort
Aerodynamic Forces and Moments
Vehicle Power Plant and Transmission Characteristics
Internal Combustion Engines
Electric Drives
Hybrid Drives
Fuel Cells
Transmission Characteristics
Vehicle Power Plant and Transmission Characteristics
Power Plant Characteristics
Transmission Characteristics
Prediction of Vehicle Performance
Acceleration Time and Distance
Gradability
Operating Fuel Economy
Engine and Transmission Matching
Braking Performance
Braking Characteristics of a Two-Axle Vehicle
Braking Efficiency and Stopping Distance
Braking Characteristics of a Tractor-Semitrailer
Antilock Brake Systems
Traction Con
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