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• Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface;
• Chapter 1: Guidelines for Drafting;
• Chapter 2: Standard Orthographic Drawing Views;
• Chapter 3: Auxiliary Drawing Views;
• Chapter 4: Section Drawing Views;
• Chapter 5: Basic Dimensioning;
• Chapter 6: Isometric Drawings;
• Chapter 7: Working Drawings; Appendix I: Screw Fasteners; Appendix II: General Tolerancing and Dimensioning; Appendix III: Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning; Appendix IV: Surface Texture; Bibliography; About the Author; Index; Adpage; Backcover.

This concentrates on the main concepts and principles of technical graphics and provides users with the information they need most in an easy and straightforward manner. The chapters and topics are organized in a sequence that makes learning a gradual transition from one level to another. However, each chapter is presented in a self-contained manner and may be studied separately. In each chapter, techniques are presented for implementing the topics treated. Chapter 1 discusses the guidelines for drafting. Chapter 2 presents the principles and techniques for creating standard multiview drawings. Chapter 3 discusses auxiliary view creation, whereas Chapter 4 focuses on section view creation. Basic dimensioning is covered in Chapter 5. Isometric pictorials are presented in Chapter 6. Working drawings are covered in Chapter 7, the heart of drafting, and practical information is provided for creating them. The Appendices provide introductory discussions about screw fasteners, general and geometric tolerancing, and surface quality and symbols. This book is designed as a material for instruction and study for students and instructors of engineering, engineering technology, and design technology. It should be useful to technical consultants, design project managers, computer design drafting (CDD) managers, design supervisors, design engineers, and everyone interested in learning the fundamentals of design drafting. The book is written with full cognizance of current standards of American National Standards Institute/American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME). The style is plain, and discussions are straight to the point. Its principal goal is meeting the needs of first- and second-year students in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, and related disciplines.

• The Growth of the Imagination in Industrial Societies
• Technological Ideologies and Utopias
• Science, the Imagination and Innovation
• Conclusion.

Fantasy and science fiction are both involved in the process of innovation in techno-scientific societies. Long regarded as a hindrance to rationality, and to science, science fiction has become the object of praise in recent decades. Innovative organizations use science fiction to stimulate the creativity of their teams, and more and more entrepreneurs are using its influence to develop innovation. Scientific practice relies in part on an imaginary dimension. The mapping of the technical imagination of science fiction has become an important strategic issue, as has its patentability. The conquest of space, the construction of cyberspace and virtual reality, biotechnologies and nanotechnologies are all at the center of futuristic fictions that participate in scientific speeches and discoveries.

• Cover; Title Page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Contributors; Biographies; Preface; Introduction; The book in brief; Outlook: challenges and opportunities; References; Part 1
• Elements of light robotics; Chapter 1
• Human gesture recognition for optical manipulation and its future nanobiophotonics applications; 1
• Optical tweezers basics; 1.1
• Optical tweezers; 1.2
• Optical gradient force; 1.3
• Practical setup; 1.4
• Forces; 2
• Measurement of position and force; 2.1
• Drag force method; 2.2
• Equipartition; 2.3
• Langevin method; 2.4
• Light deflection method

• 3
• System design and instrumentation of optical manipulation systems3.1
• System design; 3.2
• System implementation; 4
• Human interfaces; 4.1
• Software control of optical manipulation systems; 5
• Control with peripheral devices; 6
• 3D control; 6.1
• Gathering spatial information; 6.2
• Supplying 3D information; 7
• Haptics; 8
• Internet control-controlling systems remotely; 9
• Future directions; References; Chapter 2
• Laser-based assembler and microfluidic applications; 1
• Introduction in microfluidics; 1.1
• Definition, materials, and manufacturing; 1.2
• Light-based microfluidics

• 1.3
• Assembling of microstructures1.4
• Contents; 2
• Generation of microstructures with two-photon polymerization; 3
• Assembling techniques; 3.1
• Chemical bonding; 3.2
• Thermal and photothermal connection; 3.3
• Joining by polymerization; 3.4
• Interlocking connection; 4
• Applications for assembled microstructures; 4.1
• Optically controlled valves; 4.2
• Magnetic microrotor: Flow field determination and pumping; 4.2.1
• Assembling magnetic rotors with different shapes; 4.2.2
• Measuring the flow field; 4.2.3
• Directed fluid flow; 4.3
• Microrotor assembly using screw connection

• 5
• Conclusion and outlookReferences; Chapter 3
• Optomechanical microtools and shape-induced forces; 1
• Introduction and background; 2
• Theory; 2.1
• Introduction; 2.2
• Shape-induced optical forces; 2.2.1
• The Rayleigh regime; 2.2.2
• Force and torque calculation in the Mie regime; 2.2.3
• Equilibrium trapping of nonspherical particles; 2.2.4
• Nonequilibrium optical forces; 2.2.5
• Nonconservative forces in optical tweezers; 2.3
• Calibration of traps containing nonspherical particles; 2.3.1
• Trap stiffness; 2.3.2
• Trap stability criteria; 2.3.3
• Compound structures: microtools

• 3
• Experimental realizations3.1
• Microtool fabrication; 3.1.1
• In situ directed assembly of components; 3.1.2
• 2D photolithography; 3.1.3
• Direct laser writing; 3.1.4
• Naturally occurring microtools; 3.2
• 3D tracking; 3.3
• 3D optical control; 4
• Applications; 5
• Conclusions and future prospects; References; Chapter 4
• Optically driven rotating micromachines; 1
• Introduction; 2
• Optical angular momentum; 3
• Principles of design; 3.1
• The importance of symmetry; 3.2
• Discrete rotational symmetry with p = 2; 3.3
• Discrete rotational symmetry with p > 2

• 3.4
• No rotational symmetry (p = 1)

• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• 1. Introduction and background
• 2. Mathematical models of fluid flow
• 3. Numerical methods for the solution of partial differential equations
• 4. Fundamental Stability Theory
• 5. Shock capturing schemes I
• 6. Shock capturing schemes II
• 7. Discretization schemes for flows in complex domains
• 8. The calculation of viscous flow
• 9. Overview of time integration methods
• 10. Steady state problems
• 11. Time accurate methods for unsteady flow
• 12. Energy stability for nonlinear problems
• 13. High-order methods for structured meshes
• 14. High-order methods for unstructured meshes
• 15. Aerodynamic shape optimization
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C
• Appendix D
• Appendix E
• Appendix F
• References
• Index.
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Computational aerodynamics is a relatively new field in engineering that investigates aircraft flow fields via the simulation of fluid motion and sophisticated numerical algorithms. This book provides an excellent reference to the subject for a wide audience, from graduate students to experienced researchers and professionals in the aerospace engineering field. Opening with the essential elements of computational aerodynamics, the relevant mathematical methods of fluid flow and numerical methods for partial differential equations are presented. Stability theory and shock capturing schemes, and vicious flow and time integration methods are then comprehensively outlined. The final chapters treat more advanced material, including energy stability for nonlinear problems, and higher order methods for unstructured and structured meshes. Presenting over 150 illustrations, including representative calculations on unstructured meshes in color. This book is a rich source of information that will be of interest and importance in this pioneering field.
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• About the Editors xi List of Contributors xiii Series Preface xv Introduction xvii Part One TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES MODELLING ANDSIMULATION 1 Motorcycle Dynamics 3 Vittore Cossalter, Roberto Lot, and Matteo Massaro 1.1 Kinematics 3 1.2 Tyres 6 1.3 Suspensions 13 1.4 In-Plane Dynamics 18 1.5 Out-of-Plane Dynamics 29 1.6 In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Coupled Dynamics 40 References 41 2 Dynamic Modelling of Riderless Motorcycles for AgileManoeuvres 43 Yizhai Zhang, Jingang Yi, and Dezhen Song 2.1 Introduction 43 2.2 Related Work 44 2.3 Motorcycle Dynamics 45 2.4 Tyre Dynamics Models 51 2.5 Conclusions 55 Nomenclature 55 Appendix A: Calculation of Ms 56 Appendix B: Calculation of Acceleration G57 Acknowledgements 57 References 57 3 Identification and Analysis of Motorcycle Engine-to-SlipDynamics 59 Matteo Corno and Sergio M. Savaresi 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 Experimental Setup 60 3.3 Identification of Engine-to-Slip Dynamics 61 3.4 Engine-to-Slip Dynamics Analysis 73 3.5 Road Surface Sensitivity 78 3.6 Velocity Sensitivity 79 3.7 Conclusions 80 References 80 4 Virtual Rider Design: Optimal Manoeuvre Definition andTracking 83 Alessandro Saccon, John Hauser, and Alessandro Beghi 4.1 Introduction 83 4.2 Principles of Minimum Time Trajectory Computation 86 4.3 Computing the Optimal Velocity Profile for a Point-MassMotorcycle 90 4.4 The Virtual Rider 102 4.5 Dynamic Inversion: from Flatland to State-Input Trajectories103 4.6 Closed-Loop Control: Executing the Planned Trajectory107 4.7 Conclusions 115 4.8 Acknowledgements 116 References 116 5 The Optimal Manoeuvre 119 Francesco Biral, Enrico Bertolazzi, and Mauro Da Lio 5.1 The Optimal Manoeuvre Concept: Manoeuvrability and Handling121 5.2 Optimal Manoeuvre as a Solution of an Optimal ControlProblem 133 5.3 Applications of Optimal Manoeuvre to Motorcycle Dynamics145 5.4 Conclusions 152 References 152 6 Active Biomechanical Rider Model for Motorcycle Simulation155 Valentin Keppler 6.1 Human Biomechanics and Motor Control 156 6.2 The Model 161 6.3 Simulations and Results 167 6.4 Conclusions 179 References 180 7 A Virtual-Reality Framework for the Hardware-in-the-LoopMotorcycle Simulation 183 Roberto Lot and Vittore Cossalter 7.1 Introduction 183 7.2 Architecture of the Motorcycle Simulator 184 7.3 Tuning and Validation 188 7.4 Application Examples 191 References 194 Part Two TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES CONTROL AND ESTIMATIONPROBLEMS 8 Traction Control Systems Design: A Systematic Approach199 Matteo Corno and Giulio Panzani 8.1 Introduction 199 8.2 Wheel Slip Dynamics 202 8.3 Traction Control System Design 206 8.4 Fine tuning and Experimental Validation 212 8.5 Conclusions 218 References 219 9 Motorcycle Dynamic Modes and Passive Steering Compensation221 Simos A. Evangelou and Maria Tomas-Rodriguez 9.1 Introduction 221 9.2 Motorcycle Main Oscillatory Modes and Dynamic Behaviour222 9.3 Motorcycle Standard Model 224 9.4 Characteristics of the Standard Machine Oscillatory Modesand the Influence of Steering Damping 226 9.5 Compensator Frequency Response Design 228 9.6 Suppression of Burst Oscillations 233 9.7 Conclusions 240 References 240 10 Semi-Active Steering Damper Control for Two-WheeledVehicles 243 Pierpaolo De Filippi, Mara Tanelli, and Matteo Corno 10.1 Introduction and Motivation 243 10.2 Steering Dynamics Analysis 245 10.3 Control Strategies for Semi-Active Steering Dampers 252 10.3.1 Rotational Sky-Hook and Ground-Hook 253 10.4 Validation on Challenging Manoeuvres 257 10.5 Experimental Results 266 10.6 Conclusions 267 References 268 11 Semi-Active Suspension Control in Two-Wheeled Vehicles: aCase Study 271 Diego Delvecchio and Cristiano Spelta 11.1 Introduction and Problem Statement 271 11.2 The Semi-Active Actuator 272 11.3 The Quarter-Car Model: a Description of a Semi-ActiveSuspension System 275 11.4 Evaluation Methods for Semi-Active Suspension Systems277 11.5 Semi-Active Control Strategies 279 11.6 Experimental Set-up 281 11.7 Experimental Evaluation 281 11.8 Conclusions 289 References 289 12 Autonomous Control of Riderless Motorcycles 293 Yizhai Zhang, Jingang Yi, and Dezhen Song 12.1 Introduction 293 12.2 Trajectory Tracking Control Systems Design 294 12.3 Path-Following Control System Design 305 12.4 Conclusion 315 Acknowledgements 317 Appendix A: Calculation of the Lie Derivatives 317 References 318 13 Estimation Problems in Two-Wheeled Vehicles 319 Ivo Boniolo, Giulio Panzani, Diego Delvecchio, Matteo Corno, Mara Tanelli, Cristiano Spelta, and Sergio M. Savaresi 13.1 Introduction 319 13.2 Roll Angle Estimation 320 13.3 Vehicle Speed Estimation 329 13.4 Suspension Stroke Estimation 337 13.5 Conclusions 342 References 342 Index 345.
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• Part One Two-wheeled Vehicles Modelling and Simulation 1
• 1 Motorcycle Dynamics 3 1.1 Kinematics 3 1.1.1 Basics of motorcycle kinematics 3 1.1.2 Handlebar steering angle and kinematic steering angle 6 1.2 Tyres 7 1.2.1 Contact forces and torques 7 1.2.2 Steady-state behavior 9 1.2.3 Dynamic behavior 12 1.3 Suspensions 14 1.3.1 Suspension forces 14 1.3.2 Suspensions layout 14 1.3.3 Equivalent stiffness and damping 16 1.4 In-Plane Dynamics 19 1.4.1 Pictch, bounce and hops modes 19 1.4.2 Powertrain 23 1.4.3 Engine-to-slip dynamics 25 1.4.4 Chatter 28 1.5 Out-of-Plane Dynamics 30 1.5.1 Roll equilibrium 30 1.5.2 Motorcycle countersteering 31 1.5.3 Weave, wobble & capsize 34 1.6 In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Coupled Dynamics 41 References 42
• 2 Dynamic Modeling of Riderless Motorcycles for Agile Maneuvers 43 2.1 Introduction 44 2.2 Related Work 45 2.3 Motorcycle Dynamics 46 2.3.1 Geometry and kinematics relationships 46 2.3.2 Motorcycle dynamics 49 2.4 Tire Dynamics Models 51 2.4.1 Tire kinematics relationships 52 2.4.2 Modeling of frictional forces 53 2.4.3 Combined tire and motorcycle dynamics models 54 2.5 Conclusion 55 References 56
• 3 Identification and Analysis of Motorcycle Engine-to-Slip Dynamics 59 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 Experimental Setup 60 3.3 Identification of Engine-to-Slip Dynamics 61 3.3.1 Relative Slip 73 3.3.2 Throttle Dynamics 73 3.4 Engine-to-Slip Dynamics Analysis 74 3.4.1 Throttle and Spark Advance Control 74 3.4.2 Motorcycle Benchmarking 76 3.5 Road Surface Sensitivity 79 3.6 Velocity Sensitivity 80 3.7 Conclusions 81 References 81
• 4 Virtual rider design: optimal maneuver definition and tracking 83 4.1 Introduction 83 4.2 Principles of minimum time trajectory computation 86 4.2.1 Tire modeling 87 4.2.2 Engine and drivetrain modeling 88 4.2.3 Brake modeling 89 4.2.4 Wheelie and stoppie 90 4.3 Computing the optimal velocity profile for a point-mass motorcycle 90 4.3.1 Computing the optimal velocity profile for a realistic motorcycle 96 4.3.2 Application to a realistic motorcycle model 100 4.4 The virtual rider 101 4.4.1 The sliding plane motorcycle model 101 4.5 Dynamic inversion: from flatland to state-input trajectories 104 4.5.1 Quasi-static motorcycle trajectory 104 4.5.2 Approximate inversion by trajectory optimization 106 4.6 Closed-loop control: executing the planned trajectory 107 4.6.1 Maneuver regulation 107 4.6.2 Shaping the closed loop response 112 4.6.3 Interfacing the maneuver regulation controller with the multi-body motorycle model 113 4.7 Conclusions 115 References 116
• 5 The Optimal Manoeuvre 119 5.1 The Optimal Manoeuvre Concept: Manoeuvrability and Handling 121 5.1.1 Optimal Manoeuvre Mathematically Formalised 123 5.1.2 The Optimal Manoeuvre explained with linearized motorcycle models 124 5.2 Optimal Manoeuvre as a Solution of an Optimal Control Problem 134 5.2.1 The Pontryagin minimum principle 137 5.2.2 General formulation of Unconstrained Optimal control 137 5.2.3 Exact solution of a linearized motorcycle model 139 5.2.4 Numerical solution and approximate Pontryagin 143 5.3 Applications of Optimal Manoeuvre to Motorcycle Dynamics 146 5.3.1 Modelling rider's skills and preferences with the Optimal Manoeuvre 146 5.3.2 Minimum lap time manoeuvres 148 5.4 Conclusions 150 References 152
• 6 Active Biomechanical Rider Model for Motorcycle Simulation 155 6.1 Human Biomechanics and Motor Control 156 6.1.1 Biomechanics 157 6.1.2 Motor Control 159 6.2 The Model 161 6.2.1 The Human Body Model: 161 6.2.2 The Motorcycle Model 166 6.2.3 Steering the Motorcycle 166 6.3 Simulations and Results 168 6.3.1 Rider's Vibration Response 168 6.3.2 Lane Change Maneuver 171 6.3.3 Path Following Performance 171 6.3.4 Influence of Physical Fitness 171 6.3.5 Analyzing Weave Mode 177 6.3.6 Provoking Wobble Mode 177 6.3.7 Road Excitation and Ride Comfort 179 6.4 Conclusions 179 References 180
• 7 A Virtual-Reality Framework for the Hardware-in-the-Loop Motorcycle Simulation 183 7.1 Introduction 183 7.2 Architecture of the Motorcycle Simulator 184 7.2.1 Motorcycle Mock-up and Sensors 184 7.2.2 Realtime Multibody Model 185 7.2.3 Simulator Cues 186 7.2.4 Virtual Scenario 188 7.3 Tuning and validation 188 7.3.1 Objective validation 190 7.3.2 Subjective Validation 191 7.4 Application examples 192 7.4.1 Hardware & Human in the Loop testing of Advanced Rider Assistance Systems 192 7.4.2 Training and road education 194 References 194 Part Two Two-wheeled Vehicles Control and Estimation Problems 197
• 8 Traction Control Systems Design: A Systematic Approach 199 8.1 Introduction 199 8.2 Wheel slip dynamics 202 8.3 Traction Control System Design 206 8.3.1 Supervisor 207 8.3.2 Slip Reference Generation 208 8.3.3 Control Law Design 208 8.3.4 Transition Recognition 211 8.4 Fine tuning and Experimental Validation 212 8.5 Conclusions 219 References 220
• 9 Motorcycle Dynamic Modes and Passive Steering Compensation 223 9.1 Introduction 223 9.2 Motorcycle Main Oscillatory Modes and Dynamic Behaviour 224 9.3 Motorcycle Standard Model 226 9.4 Characteristics of the StandardMachine OscillatoryModes and the Influence of Steering Damping 228 9.5 Compensator Frequency Response Design 231 9.6 Suppression of Burst Oscillations 234 9.6.1 Simulated Bursting 234 9.6.2 Acceleration Analysis 237 9.6.3 Compensator Design and Performance 238 9.7 Conclusions 241 References 243
• 10 Semi-active steering damper control for two-wheeled vehicles 245 10.1 Introduction and motivation 245 10.2 Steering dynamics analysis 247 10.2.1 Model parameters estimation 250 10.2.2 Comparison between vertical and steering dynamics 253 10.3 Control strategies for semi-active steering dampers 254 10.3.1 Rotational sky-hook and ground-hook 255 10.3.2 Closed-loop performance analysis 258 10.4 Validation on challenging maneuvers 259 10.4.1 Performance evaluation method 259 10.4.2 Validation of the control algorithms 260 10.5 Experimental results 269 10.6 Concluding remarks 271 References 271
• 11 Semi-Active suspensions control in two-wheeled vehicles: a case study 275 11.1 Introduction and Problem Statement 275 11.2 The Semi-Active Actuator 276 11.3 The Quarter-Car Model: a Description of a Semi-Active Suspension System 280 11.4 Evaluation Methods for Semi-Active Suspension Systems 281 11.5 Semi-active Control Strategies 283 11.5.1 Skyhook Control 283 11.5.2 Mix-1-Sensor Control 284 11.5.3 The Groundhook Control 284 11.6 Experimental Set-up 285 11.7 Experimental Evaluation 287 11.8 Concluding Remarks 293 References 294
• 12 Autonomous Control of Riderless Motorcycles 297 12.1 Introduction 297 12.2 Trajectory Tracking Control Systems Design 298 12.2.1 External/Internal convertible dynamical systems 298 12.2.2 Trajectory tracking control 301 12.2.3 Simulation Results 305 12.3 Path-Following Control System Design 308 12.3.1 Modeling of tire/road friction forces 309 12.3.2 Path-Following Maneuvering Design 310 12.3.3 Simulation Results 312 12.4 Conclusion 316 References 319
• 13 Estimation problems in two-wheeled vehicles 323 13.1 Introduction 323 13.2 Roll angle estimation 324 13.2.1 Vehicle attitude and reference frames 326 13.2.2 Experimental set-up 329 13.2.3 Accelerometer-based roll angle estimation 330 13.2.4 Use of the frequency separation principle 332 13.3 Vehicle speed estimation 334 13.3.1 Speed estimation during traction maneuvers 335 13.3.2 Experimental setup 335 13.3.3 Kalman filter based frequency split estimation of vehicle speed 336 13.3.4 Experimental Validation 339 13.4 Suspension Stroke Estimation 340 13.4.1 Problem Statement and Estimation Law 342 13.4.2 Experimental Results 344 13.5 Concluding remarks 347 References 347.
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Comprehensive presentation of the current methods, tools and approaches available to address two-wheeled vehicle modelling, simulation and control design. Modelling, Simulation and Control of Two-Wheeled Vehicles collates cutting edge research from leading international researchers in the field; offering the reader a long-awaited, comprehensive overview of the prevailing current methods, tools and existing approaches available to address two-wheeled vehicle modelling, simulation and control design. The authors also offer their perspective on the future trends in the field, providing an insight into future challenges and industrial and academic development scenarios. They present experimental data and closed-loop tests on instrumented motorcycles from real-life industrial experiments, providing added value and interest for an industrial audience. Modelling, Simulation and Control of Two-Wheeled Vehicles covers all aspects of motorcycle control engineering, thus representing the first solid reference for this increasingly research-intensive subject. Presents cutting edge research as well as providing an insight into future challenges and industrial and academic development scenarios Includes experimental data and closed-loop tests on instrumented motorcycles from real-life industrial experiments Organised into 3 parts - Motorcycle Modelling and Dynamic Analysis, Motorcycle Simulation, and Motorcycle Control and Estimation Problems. Primary market: Graduate and postgraduate students in control and mechanical engineering. Academic researchers and professors in automotive control and vehicle dynamics. Industrial practitioners involved in motorcycle dynamics and control. Secondary market: R&D engineers in the area of vehicle dynamics and vehicle control engineering.
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Enhanced e-book includes videos Many books have been written on modelling, simulation andcontrol of four-wheeled vehicles (cars, in particular). However, due to the very specific and different dynamics of two-wheeledvehicles, it is very difficult to reuse previous knowledge gainedon cars for two-wheeled vehicles. Modelling, Simulation and Control of Two-Wheeled Vehiclespresents all of the unique features of two-wheeled vehicles, comprehensively covering the main methods, tools and approaches toaddress the modelling, simulation and control design issues. Withcontributions from leading researchers, this book also offers aperspective on the future trends in the field, outlining thechallenges and the industrial and academic development scenarios.Extensive reference to real-world problems and experimental testsis also included throughout. Key features: * The first book to cover all aspects of two-wheeled vehicledynamics and control * Collates cutting-edge research from leading internationalresearchers in the field * Covers motorcycle control a subject gaining more andmore attention both from an academic and an industrialviewpoint * Covers modelling, simulation and control, areas that areintegrated in two-wheeled vehicles, and therefore must beconsidered together in order to gain an insight into this veryspecific field of research * Presents analysis of experimental data and reports on theresults obtained on instrumented vehicles. Modelling, Simulation and Control of Two-Wheeled Vehiclesis a comprehensive reference for those in academia who areinterested in the state of the art of two-wheeled vehicles, and isalso a useful source of information for industrialpractitioners.
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• 1. Introduction
• 2. Fundamentals of tire behavior 3 Nonsteady-State Tire Behavior
• 4. Kinematic Steering
• 5. Vehicle Handling Performance
• 6. The Vehicle-Driver Interface
• 7. Exercises Appendices List of symbols References Index.
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Essentials of Vehicle Dynamics explains the essential mathematical basis of vehicle dynamics in a concise and clear way, providing engineers and students with the qualitative understanding of vehicle handling performance needed to underpin chassis-related research and development. Without a sound understanding of the mathematical tools and principles underlying the complex models in vehicle dynamics, engineers can end up with errors in their analyses and assumptions, leading to costly mistakes in design and virtual prototyping activities. Author Joop P. Pauwelussen looks to rectify this by drawing on his 15 years' experience of helping students and professionals understand the vehicle as a dynamic system. He begins as simply as possible before moving on to tackle models of increasing complexity, emphasizing the critical role played by tire-road contact and the different analysis tools required to consider non-linear dynamical systems. Providing a basic mathematical background that is ideal for students or those with practical experience who are struggling with the theory, Essentials of Vehicle Dynamics is also intended to help engineers from different disciplines, such as control and electronic engineering, move into the automotive sector or undertake multi-disciplinary vehicle dynamics work.
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• Chapter 1: Introduction (Mechanisms and Components)
• Chapter 2: Primary Theory of Reciprocal Screws
• Chapter 3: Twists and Wrenches of a Kinematic Chain
• Chapter 4: Free Motion of the End-Effector of a Robotic Mechanism
• Chapter 5: Workspace of the End-Effector of a Robotic Mechanism
• Chapter 6: Singularity Analysis of the End-Effector of a Mechanism within Its Workspace
• Chapter 7: Kinematics with Four Point Cartesian Coordinates for Spatial Parallel Manipulator
• Chapter 8: Kinematics and Statics of Robot Mechanisms
• Chapter 9: The Motion Characteristics of a Robot Mechanism within its Workspace
• Chapter 10: Fundamental Factors to Investigating the Motions and Actuations of a Mechanism
• Chapter 11: The Mechanism Theory and Application of Deployable Structures Based on SLE
• Chapter 12: Structure Synthesis of Spatial Mechanisms
• Chapter 13: Workspace Synthesis of Spatial Mechanisms
• Chapter 14: Kinematic Synthesis of Spatial Mechanisms.
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Advanced Theory of Constraint and Motion Analysis for Robot Mechanisms provides a complete analytical approach to the invention of new robot mechanisms and the analysis of existing designs based on a unified mathematical description of the kinematic and geometric constraints of mechanisms. Beginning with a high level introduction to mechanisms and components, the book moves on to present a new analytical theory of terminal constraints for use in the development of new spatial mechanisms and structures. It clearly describes the application of screw theory to kinematic problems and provides tools that students, engineers and researchers can use for investigation of critical factors such as workspace, dexterity and singularity.
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