Product Description

This is the first book to comprehensively bridge the gap between classical vehicle dynamics and the widely-used, computer-based technique of Multibody Systems analysis (MBS). MBS is firmly established as a key part of all modern vehicle design and development processes; any engineer working on problems involving vehicle ride or handling will use MBS to simulate vehicle motion.

Suitable for use both as a teaching text and 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 academic in the field (who himself has considerable practical experience) and the chief dynamics engineer of Prodrive, the pre-eminent rally, race and road technology organization, the book has a unique blend of theory and practice that will be of immense value in this applications based field.

* Full of practical examples and applications
* Uses industry standard ADAMS software based applications
* Accompanied by downloadable ADAMS models and data sets available from the companion website that enable readers to explore the material in the book
* Guides readers from modelling suspension movement through to full vehicle models able to perform handling manoeuvres

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #156786 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
By Dr. Michael Blundell and Damian Harty

Customer Reviews

4,5 stars for being a little difficult at the beginning (but not the fault of the authors!)
Shame nobody has reviewed this book. I have read about 3/4 of it and find it really good. The initial chapters are difficult and contain all the equations necessary for multi body modelling. As such, unless one is used to coding, it is a bit difficult to keep up the attention since all it is is logical steps between equations and it can get a bit dull.

The latter chapters though are more practical and describe aspects of theoretical and practical vehicle dynamics work. Also, the authors find the chance to insert their personal comments and views. This is very useful because some comments go against what is sometimes common practice or common opinion. Certain theories are confuted or criticized and the reasons are clearly stated.

I would not say this is the definitive book on the subject but no book actually is. Even with its 600 odd pages the Milliken or Olley books have no way enough content, and neither has this book. But the subject is so vast that it cannot be summed up in one tome.

Buy this book with the Pacejka (very difficult to read) or Milliken/Olley books. It will be useful for engineers working in the field of car handling or math modelling or maybe race engineering.