COURSE SYLLABUS

SCHOOL OF AY: 2024 - 2025

W.E.F
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Rev. 2022)

COURSE NAME Vehicle Dynamics

THIRD YEAR BACHELOR OF
TECHNOLOGY COURSE CODE 2309325T

COURSE CREDITS 3

RELEASE DATE : 01/07/2024 REVISION NO. 2.0(NEP)

TEACHING SCHEME EXAMINATION SCHEME AND MARKS

(HOURS/WEEK) THEORY LABORATORY

TOTAL
LECTURE PRACTICAL IA MSE ESE CA PRACT/DEMO/PRES

3 - 30 20 50 - - 100

PREREQUISITE : AUTOMOBILE SYSTEM DESIGN.

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 COURSE OBJECTIVES :

2309335T.CEO.1: Apply principles of vehicle dynamics and performance analysis to evaluate the per-
formance characteristics of vehicles, including acceleration, braking, and dynamic
axle loads.
2309335T.CEO.2: Analyze aerodynamic principles and their effects on vehicle performance, including
drag components, pressure distribution, and the utilization of aerodynamic aids.
2309335T.CEO.3: Analyze suspension kinematics, including types of suspensions, geometric properties,
anti-squat/pitch/dive, roll center analysis, and the selection of suspension elements
for optimal vehicle dynamics
2309335T.CEO.4: Evaluate tire mechanics concepts, including construction, tractive properties, cor-
nering properties, and the influence of factors such as slip, camber thrust, and rolling
resistance on Vehicle handling.

COURSE OUTCOMES :
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to,

2309335T.CO.1: Apply principles of vehicle dynamics to analyze and optimize vehicle performance
characteristics[L3].
2309335T.CO.2: Demonstrate the ability to analyze aerodynamic principles and their impact on vehicle
design and performance[4].
2309335T.CO.3: Analyze suspension kinematics and select appropriate suspension elements to optimize
vehicle dynamics[L4].
2309335T.CO.4: Evaluate tire mechanics concepts and their influence on vehicle handling[L5].

COURSE ABSTRACT:

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and applications of vehicle dynamics,
focusing on the analysis and understanding of vehicle behavior in motion. Through theoretical lectures,
practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, students will gain comprehensive knowledge of the
factors influencing vehicle dynamics, including vehicle design, tire characteristics, suspension systems,
and control mechanisms.

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 THEORY COURSE CONTENTS

UNIT 1 Performance Characteristics of Vehicle 07 HOURS

SAE Vehicle axis system, Forces moments affecting vehicle, Earth Fixed coordinate system, Dynamic
axle loads, Equations of motion, transmission characteristics, vehicle performance, power limited and
traction limited acceleration, braking performance, Brake proportioning, braking efficiency.

UNIT 2 Aerodynamics 06 HOURS

Mechanics of Air Flow Around a Vehicle, Pressure Distribution on a Vehicle, Aerodynamic Forces,
Drag Components, Aerodynamics Aids.

UNIT 3 Tyre Mechanics 08 HOURS

Tire Construction, Size and Load Rating, Tread patterns and its role, Terminology and Axis System,
Tractive Properties, Cornering Properties, Camber Thrust, Aligning Moment, Combined Braking and
Cornering, Conicity and Ply Steer, Slip, Skid, Rolling Resistance, Elastic Band Model for longitudinal
slip, Simple model for lateral slip, Combined longitudinal/lateral slip (friction ellipse), Taut string
model for lateral slip, Magic Tyre Formula,

UNIT 4 Suspension Kinematics 08 HOURS

Suspension types, Solid Axles, Independent Suspensions, Anti-Squat and Anti-Pitch Suspension Ge-
ometry, Anti-Dive Suspension Geometry, Roll Center Analysis, Suspension Dynamics, Multi-body vi-
bration, Body and Wheel hop modes, Invariant points, Controllable Suspension Elements: Active,
Semi-Active. Choice of suspension spring rate, Calculation of effective spring rate, Vehicle suspension
in fore and apt directions

UNIT 5 The Steering System 08 HOURS

The Steering Linkages, Steering System Forces and Moments, Steering System Models, Steering Geom-
etry, Steady Handling (2 DOF steady state model), Understeer and Oversteer, Effect of Tire Camber
and Vehicle Roll (3 DOF steady-state model), Transient Handling and Directional Stability (2 DOF
unsteady model), Effect of Vehicle Roll on Transient Handling (3 DOF unsteady model), Steady-State
and Transient Handling of Articulated Vehicles.

UNIT 6 Motorcycle Dynamics 08 HOURS

Kinematic structure of motorcycle, geometry of motorcycles, importance of trail, Resistance forces
acting on motorcycle (tyre rolling resistance, aerodynamic resistance forces, resistant force caused by
slope), Location height of motor cycle’s center of gravity (C.G), Moments of inertia on Motorcycle.
Introduction to Front Rear suspensions of Motorcycle. Integration of vehicle systems for optimal
performance.

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 TEXT BOOKS

1. Averns, Dean. 1992. Automobile Chassis Design. Lllife Books Ltd. ISBN: 978-0854296653.
2. Shigley, Joseph E., and Larry D. Mitchell. Mechanical Engineering Design. Fourth Edition.
McGraw-Hill International Book Company. ISBN: 978-0070568994.
3. Gupta, K.M. Automobile Engineering Vol I-II. Umesh Publications. ISBN 8188114227.
4. Gupta, R.B. Auto Design. Satya Prakashan. ISBN 9788176840101 .
5. Singh, Kirpal. Automobile Engineering Vol I-II. Standard Publishers. ISBN 978-8180142420.

REFERENCE BOOKS

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6. Cossalter, Vittore. Motorcycle Dynamics. 2nd Edition. Publisher: LULU.com. ISBN: 978-
1430308614.
7. Wong, J.Y. 1978. Theory of Ground Vehicles. John Wiley Sons, New York. ISBN: 978-
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E-RESOURCES

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simulation/vehicle-dynamics/
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