Advanced Vehicle Dynamics
Cornoring Analysis
- Conducted derivative analysis to assess vehicle stability and handling during cornering, adjusting the centre of gravity and cornering stiffness to achieve underdamped, critically damped, and overdamped responses.
- Utilized ADAMS software to create a bicycle model for simulating yaw rate responses, confirming the underdamped condition stabilized quickly, while the critically damped and overdamped conditions provided enhanced stability.
Suspension Optimisation
- Developed and optimized single, two, and four-degree-of-freedom suspension models to improve ride comfort and stability.
- Conducted simulations using the AKIMA function for realistic road input, identifying an optimal damping ratio of 0.5 for minimal sprung mass acceleration.
- Performed Bode plot analysis and RMS value calculations to fine-tune suspension parameters, resulting in a smoother ride and improved vehicle dynamics.