Key Features: Discusses the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics from basic theory to hands-on applications, using Newton’s equations of motion to show the link between mechanics and vehicle behavior Provides practical examples and real-life details to ensure thorough understanding of vehicle handling dynamics and control Includes case studies and worked examples using MATLAB® and Simulink® Covers all variables of vehicle dynamics, including tire and vehicle motion, control aspects, human control, and external disturbances

Table of Content: Preface Preface to Second Edition Symbols Chapter 1. Vehicle Dynamics and Control 1.1. Definition of the Vehicle 1.2. Virtual Four-Wheel Vehicle Model 1.3. Control of Motion Chapter 2. Tire Mechanics 2.1. Preface 2.2. Tires Producing Lateral Force 2.3. Tire Cornering Characteristics 2.4. Traction, Braking, and Cornering Characteristics 2.5. Dynamic Characteristics Problems Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics 3.1. Preface 3.2. Vehicle Equations of Motion 3.3. Vehicle Steady-State Cornering 3.4. Vehicle Dynamic Characteristics Problems Chapter 4. Vehicle Motion by Disturbances 4.1. Preface 4.2. Motion by Lateral Force Exerted on the Center of Gravity 4.3. Vehicle Motion due to a Lateral Wind Disturbance 4.4. Conclusion of Vehicle Motion by Disturbances Problems Chapter 5. Steering System and Vehicle Dynamics 5.1. Preface 5.2. Steering System Model and Equations of Motion 5.3. Effects of Steering System Characteristics on Vehicle Motion Problems Chapter 6. Vehicle Body Roll and Vehicle Dynamics 6.1. Preface 6.2. Roll Geometry 6.3. Body Roll and Vehicle Steer Characteristics 6.4. Equations of Motion Inclusive of Roll 6.5. Effect of Steady-State Body Roll on Vehicle Dynamics 6.6. Effects of Body Roll on Vehicle Stability Problems Chapter 7. Vehicle Motion with Traction and Braking 7.1. Preface 7.2. Equations of Motion Inclusive of Longitudinal Motion 7.3. Vehicle Quasi-Steady-State Cornering 7.4. Vehicle Transient Steering Response Chapter 8. Vehicle Active Motion Controls 8.1. Preface 8.2. Vehicle Motion with Additional Rear-Wheel Steering 8.3. Rear-Wheel Steering Control for Zero Side-Slip Angle 8.4. Model Following Control by Rear-Wheel Steering 8.5. Model Following Front-Wheel Active Steering Control 8.6. Front- and Rear-Wheel Active Steering Control 8.7. Direct Yaw-Moment Control Chapter 9. Vehicle Motion with All-Wheel Control 9.1. Preface 9.2. Tire Force Distribution 9.3. Effects of Distribution Control 9.4. Roll Control Integrated with Tire Force Distribution Control 9.5. Further Development of All-Wheel Control Chapter 10. Vehicle Motion with Human Driver 10.1. Preface 10.2. Human Control Action 10.3. Vehicle Motion under Driver Control 10.4. Human Adaptation to Vehicle Characteristics and Lane Change Behavior Problems Chapter 11. Vehicle Handling Quality 11.1. Preface 11.2. Vehicle Controllability 11.3. Vehicle Motion Characteristics and Controllability Chapter 12. Driver Model-Based Handling Quality Evaluation 12.1. Preface 12.2. Driver Model and Parameter Identification 12.3. Driver Parameters Reflecting Driver Characteristics 12.4. Driver Parameters Reflecting Vehicle Handling Characteristics 12.5. Handling Quality Evaluation Based on Driver Parameter Index