Optimization of Lateral Vehicle Dynamics by Targeted Dimensioning of the Rim Width 2015-01-9114
The aim of this investigation is the improvement of the lateral vehicle dynamics by optimizing the rim width. For that purpose, the rim width is considered as a development tool and configured with regard to specified targets. Using a specifically developed method of simulation, the influence of the rim width is analysed within different levels - starting at the component level “tyre” and going up to the level of the whole vehicle. With the help of substantial simulations using a nonlinear two-track model, the dimensioning of the rim width is brought to an optimum. Based on both, tyre and vehicle measurements, the theoretical studies can be proved in practice. As a result, the rim width has a strong influence on the behaviour of the tyre as well as on the overall vehicle performance, which emphasises its importance as a potential development tool within the development of a chassis.
Citation: Abel, H., van Putten, S., Wagner, A., and Prokop, G., "Optimization of Lateral Vehicle Dynamics by Targeted Dimensioning of the Rim Width," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars - Mech. Syst. 8(4):1196-1208, 2015, https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-9114. Download Citation
Author(s):
Hendrik Abel, Sebastiaan van Putten, Andreas Wagner, Günther Prokop
Affiliated:
Technische Universitat Dresden, Audi AG
Pages: 13
ISSN:
1946-3995
e-ISSN:
1946-4002
Also in:
SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems-V124-6, SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems-V124-6EJ, SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems-V125-6
Related Topics:
Vehicle dynamics /flight dynamics
Vehicle performance
Simulation and modeling
Optimization
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