This book gathers together papers presented at the 26th IAVSD Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, held on August 12 – 16, 2019, at the Lindholmen Conference Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden. It covers cutting-edge issues related to vehicle systems, including vehicle design, condition monitoring, wheel and rail contact, automated driving systems, suspension and ride analysis, and many more topics. Written by researchers and practitioners, the book offers a timely reference guide to the field of vehicle systems dynamics, and a source of inspiration for future research and collaborations.
Table of Content
Active Suspension.- Condition Monitoring.- Pantograph-catenary Dynamics.- Safety and Derailment Analysis.- Switches and Crossings.- Track Modelling.- Traction & Braking.- Vehicle Design and Components.- Vehicle Modelling.- Wheel and Rail Contact.- Wheel and Rail Damage.- Wheel and Rail Profiles.- Wheel and Rail Wear.- Vibration and Control.- Drining Automation.- Dynamics of Specialized Vehicles.- Handling Dynamics.- Integrated Chassis Control.- Powertrain and Driveline Control.- State Estimation.- Suspension and Ride Analysis.- Tyre Modelling.