Content of lecture

1. Overview: Methods of the handling evaluation and chassis tuning

• Terminology
• Driving maneuvers and test conditions
• Sensor technology and measuring instruments
• Data recording and documentation.

• Linear singlespur-modell
• Under-/ oversteer
• Critical and charakteristic velocity

• Kinematic and physical correlationResonant steering behaviour.

3.Test procedure: Evaluation of the driving dynamics characteristics on the basis of selected parameters and results of measurement:

• Stationary und instationary steering behaviour
• steering-braking behaviour
• Load alternation reaction
• Steering resetting behavior
• Cross-wind behavior
• Straight line behaviour
• oscillation stability (with trailer)

4. Chassis, axles and wheel suspension:

• Technical configuration and characteristics of wheel suspension, steering element, suspension and absorption
• steering law
• Kinematics and Elastokinematics of suspensions
• Semi-active and active suspensions
• rear wheel steering

5. Derivation of a suspension concept on the basis of the documentation sheet