Vehicle dynamics

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  • Vehicle dynamics is the Dynamics of Vehicles, here assumed to be ground vehicles.

(For the dynamics of air vehicles see Aerodynamics.)

It is a part of engineering primarily based on classical mechanics but it may also involve chemistry solid state physics, electrical engineering, communications, psychology etc.

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Definitions

  • Ackermann steering geometry
  • Camber angle
  • Caster angle
  • Circle of forces
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Live axle
  • Oversteer
  • Roll center
  • Toe
  • Understeer
  • Unsprung weight
  • Weight transfer
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Performance driving techniques

  • Cadence braking
  • Threshold braking
  • Double declutching
  • Drifting
  • Handbrake turn
  • Heel-and-Toe
  • Left-foot braking
  • Opposite lock
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See also

  • Classical mechanics
  • important publications in vehicle dynamics

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Categories: Automotive technologies | Driving techniques

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