SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series · 2011 · 10 citations · 2 references
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystems Engineering3D ModelingVehicle DynamicsVehicle TestingProving Ground TestingSimulation-based ValidationVehicle Dynamics TestingVehicle Dynamics ValidationVehicle ModelingMulti-body Vehicle DynamicsPredictionRoad Load AnalysisRoad Load DeterminationRoad Load PredictionRoad Load SimulationRoad Load ValidationSimulation-based Testing
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">The usage of multi-body dynamics tools for the prediction of vehicle system/sub-system loads, has significantly reduced the need to measure vehicle loads at proving grounds. The success of these tools is limited by the quality of the digital representations being used to simulate the physical test roads. The development of these digital roads is not a trivial task due to the large quantity of data and processing required. In the end, the files must be manageable in size, have a globally common format, and be simulation-friendly.</div><div class="htmlview paragraph">The authors present a methodology for the development of high quality 3-dimensional (3-D) digital proving ground profiles. These profiles will be used in conjunction with a multi-body dynamics software package (ADAMS) and the FTire™ model. The authors present a case study below.</div></div>
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