Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Description
Introduction of steering requirements and system; steady-state cornering – slip angle effects, steady-state turns, calculating steady- state steering characteristics, lateral weight transfer effect, traction effect, neutral steer point and static margin, swing axle; steady-state cornering – steer effects, roll effects, wheel control, understeer and oversteer effects, torque steer, lateral deflection steer, straight running, suspension geometry effects, effect of road surface, wind handling; transient cornering, steering when moving forward, steering when moving reverse, boat steering and truck in reverse; examples of steering system; conclusion.