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Mechanics

Vibration of Mass-Spring-Damper System
Vibration of Mass-Spring-Damper System (2) – Step responses, Root Locus
Vibration of Mass-Spring-Damper System (3) – Impulse responses
Vibration of Mass-Spring-Damper System (4) – Summary of the analytical solutions

Vehicle Dynamics

Linear 2DOF Vehicle Handling Model – Bicycle Model
Steady state
Introduction to the Bicycle Model
Equations of Motion and Steady-State Responses
Neutral Steer Responses, Stability Factor K, Neutral Steer Point and Static Margin
Significant Speeds
Moment Derivatives \(N_{beta}\), \(N_{delta}\), \(N_{r}\)

Bicycle Model Summary Sheet

Side Notes: Sign Convention

Fluid Dynamics

Fluid Dynamics Basics

Projects

Analysis of Mass-Spring-Damper System in Matlab
Implementation of the 1987 Magic Formula Tyre Model in Matlab
Implementation of the Bicycle Model in Matlab

About

I am a Japanese automotive engineer, who graduated from Loughborough University in the UK with first-class honours in MEng Automotive Engineering. My primary study interests are Vehicle Dynamics and Numerical Simulation. I will use this website as my personal notes on Vehicle Engineering theories. While I have a basic understanding of many Automotive Engineering subjects from my degree study, the accuracy of the contents is not guaranteed. Interested readers should refer to the referenced original literature. This website does not contain any confidential information obtained from my previous and current employment.

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