Course Introduction

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What is Vehicle Dynamics
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Course Outline

Tire Dynamics
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Tire Mechanics
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Tire Dynamics
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Tire Operating Conditions

Steering System
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Steering Mechanism
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Forces and Moments
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Steering Vibrations
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Steering Effects
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Maneuverability
DAY TWO

Suspension Dynamics and Kinematics

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Introduction to Suspension Systems
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Spring Elements
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Damper Elements
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Advanced Suspensions

Heavy Truck Dynamics

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Dynamics Basics
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Center of Gravity (CG) Calculations
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Roll Dynamics
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Load Transfer
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Aerodynamics Loads
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Frame Dynamics
DAY THREE

Vibration Sources
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Road Roughness
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Tire and Wheel Assembly
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Engine & Transmission
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Drive line Excitation
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Truck Frame Dynamics
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Cab Suspension Dynamics

Vehicle Dynamic Elements

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Suspension Dynamics
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Nonlinearities in Suspension
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Resonance of Axle Hop
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Bounce and Pitch of Rigid Body
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Roll Response
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Frame Bending
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Cab Mounting System
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Position of Fifth Wheel
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Driver's Seat
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Loading
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Trailer Effects

Perception of Ride

Human Body Response to Vehicle Vibrations

Case Studies: Contemporary Topics in Heavy Truck Dynamics

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CASE 1: Practical Evaluation of Truck Suspension Kinematics and Dynamics
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CASE 2: Dynamic Influence of Frame Stiffness on Heavy Truck Ride
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CASE 3: Effect of Panhard Rod Cab Suspensions on Heavy Truck Ride Measurements
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CASE 4: Simulation Analysis of Suspension and Driveline Dynamic Coupling and their
effect on Truck Ride

Seminar Evaluation and Conclusion