The theory of ground vehicles - 3rd edition

This book focuses on applying engineering principles to the analysis of vehicle behavior. A large number of practical examples and problems are included throughout to help readers bridge the gap between theory and practice. The chapters include information on the mechanics of pneumatic tyres, vehicle-terrain interaction, vehicle performance on roads, performance of off-road vehicles, handling characteristics, steering of tracked vehicles, vehicle ride characteristics, and an introduction to air cushion vehicles.Revised information in the third edition includes: the 'magic formula' for characterizing pneumatic tire behavior from test data for vehicle handling simulations; computer-aided methods for performance and design evaluation of off-road vehicles; updated data on road vehicle transmissions and operating fuel economy; fundamentals of road vehicle stability control; optimization of the performance of four-wheel-drive off-road vehicles and experimental substantiation; and a new theory on skid-steering of tracked vehicles.