Exercises
Chapter 7 includes exercises for the previous chapters.
Keywords
Exercises; Tire behavior; Nonsteady-state tire behavior; Kinematic steering; Vehicle handling performance; Vehicle-driver interface
7.1 Exercises for Chapter 2
Question 1
1.a Give exact definition of each of the following tire properties and input/output quantities:
– Effective rolling radius for a free rolling tire Re
– Slip angle α
– Camber angle γ
– Practical longitudinal slip κ
– Longitudinal slip speed Vsx
1.b The rolling resistance force depends on many properties. Indicate in the next table with +, o, or − whether the rolling resistance force will increase, stay the same, or decrease. Justify your answer.
| Rolling Resistance | |
| Wheel begins braking | |
| Inner ... |
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