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Elsevier Science Vehicle Handling Dynamics: Theory And Application by Abe Masato
This is the first book to combine classical vehicle dynamics with electronic control. The equation-based presentation of the theory behind vehicle dynamics enables readers to develop a thorough understanding of the key attribute to both a vehicle???s driveability and its active safety. Supported by MATLAB tools, the key areas that affect vehicle dynamics are explored including tire mechanics, the steering system, vehicle roll, traction and braking, 4WS and vehicle dynamics, vehicle dynamics by vehicle and human control, and controllabiliy. As a professional reference volume, this book is an essential addition to the resources available to anyone working in vehicle design and development. Written by a leading authority in the field (who himself has considerable practical experience), the book has a unique blend of theory and practice that will be of immense value in this applications based field. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Vehicle Dynamics and its Control Chapter 2: Tire Mechanics Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics Chapter 4: Vehicle Motion by Disturbances Chapter 5: Steering System and Vehicle Dynamics Chapter 6: Vehicles Body Roll and Vehicle Dynamics Chapter 7: Vehicle Motion with Traction and Braking Chapter 8: Vehicle Dynamics with Active Motion Control Chapter 9: Vehicle Motion with Human Driver Chapter 10: Vehicle Handling Quality Index.