Encompassing the latest developments on tire mechanics, this definitive third edition combines theory, guidance, discussion and insight in one comprehensive reference.
In this well-known resource, the author, leading tire model expert Hans Pacejka, explains the relationship between operational variables, vehicle variables and tire modeling, taking you on a journey through the effective modeling of complex tire and vehicle dynamics problems.
This book:
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covers everything you need to know about pneumatic tires, and their impact on vehicle performance, including mathematic modeling and its practical application
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contains updated information on new and evolving tire models to ensure you can select the right model for your needs, apply it appropriately and understand its limitations
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was written by the acknowledged world authority on the topic and the name behind the most widely used tire model, Pacejka's 'Magic Formula', which is presented in this book
This book is the only reliable compilation of information on the subject and is the go-to resource for engineers and researchers focusing on tire and vehicle dynamics.
Exercises
Preface
Chapter 1 : Tire Characteristics and Vehicle Handling and Stability
Chapter 2 : Basic Tire Modeling Considerations
Chapter 3 : Theory of Steady-State Slip Force and Moment Generation
Chapter 4 : Semi-Empirical Tire Models
Chapter 5 : Non-Steady-State Out-of-Plane String-Based Tire Models
Chapter 6 : Theory of the Wheel Shimmy Phenomenon
Chapter 7 : Single-Contact-Point Transient Tire Models
Chapter 8 : Applications of Transient Tire Models
Chapter 9 : Short Wavelength Intermediate Frequency Tire Model
Chapter 10 : Dynamic Tire Response to Short Road Unevennesses
Chapter 11 : Motorcycle Dynamics
Chapter 12 : Tire Steady-State and Dynamic Test Facilities
Chapter 13 : Outlines of Three Advanced Dynamic Tire Models
References
List of Symbols
Appendix A : Sign Conventions for Force and Moment and Wheel Slip
Appendix B : Online Information
Appendix C : MF-Tire/MF-Swift Parameters and Estimation Methods
Index
