Browsing Research Articles (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering) by Subject "Off-road"

Browsing Research Articles (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering) by Subject "Off-road"

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  • Finite element modelling of off-road tyres for radial tyre model parameterization 
    Conradie, Johan, M.; Els, Pieter Schalk; Heyns, P.S. (Philippus Stephanus) (Sage, 2016-03)
    This paper investigates the possibility of using a coarse finite element model with bulk material properties, to model the vertical force–displacement characteristics of a tyre, for the purpose of tyre model parameterization. ...
  • Modelling of a semi-active hydropneumatic spring–damper unit 
    Theron, Nicolaas J.; Els, Pieter Schalk (Inderscience, 2007)
    The mathematical modelling of a suspension unit is considered. The unit comprises a hydraulic cylinder connecting the vehicle body to the unsprung mass, two nitrogen-filled accumulator springs and two damper ports. The ...
  • The ride comfort vs. handling compromise for off-road vehicles 
    Els, Pieter Schalk; Theron, Nicolaas J.; Uys, Petro E.; Thoresson, Michael John (Elsevier, 2007-10)
    When designing vehicle suspension systems, it is well-known that spring and damper characteristics required for good handling on a vehicle are not the same as those required for good ride comfort. Any choice of spring and ...