Tire and Vehicle Dynamics

The definitive book on tire mechanics by the acknowledged world expert

Covers everything you need to know about pneumatic tires and their impact on vehicle performance, including mathematic modeling and its practical application

Written by the acknowledged world authority on the topic and the name behind the most widely used model, Pacejka’s ‘Magic Formula’

Updated with the latest information on new and evolving tire models to ensure you can select the right model for your needs, apply it appropriately and understand its limitations

In this well-known resource, leading tire model expert Hans Pacejka explains the relationship between operational variables, vehicle variables and tire modeling, taking you on a journey through the effective modeling of complex tire and vehicle dynamics problems.

Covering the latest developments to Pacejka's own industry-leading model as well as the widely-used models of other pioneers in the field, the book combines theory, guidance, discussion and insight in one comprehensive reference.

While the details of individual tire models are available in technical papers published by SAE, FISITA and other automotive organizations, Tire and Vehicle Dynamics remains the only reliable collection of information on the topic and the standard go-to resource for any engineer or researcher working in the area.

New edition of the definitive book on tire mechanics, by the acknowledged world authority on the topicCovers everything an automotive engineer needs to know about pneumatic tires and their impact on vehicle performance, including mathematic modelling and its practical applicationMost vehicle manufacturers use what is commonly known as Pacejka’s ‘Magic Formula’, the tire model developed and presented in this book

1. Tyre Characteristics and Vehicle Handling and Stability 2. Basic Tyre Modelling Considerations 3. Theory of Steady-State Slip Force and Moment Generation 4. Semi-Empirical Tyre Models 5. Non-Steady-State Out-of-Plane String-Based Tyre Models 6. Theory of the Wheel Shimmy Phenomenon 7. Single Contact Point Transient Tyre Models 8. Applications of Transient Tyre Models 9. Short Wavelength Intermediate Frequency Tyre Model 10. Dynamic Tyre Response to Short Road Unevennesses 11. Motorcycle Dynamics 12. Tyre steady-state and dynamic test facilities 13. Outlines of Three Advanced Dynamic Tyre Models: The RMOD-K Tyre Model, The FTire Tyre Model, The MF-Swift Tyre Model References Appendix 1. Sign Conventions for Force and Moment and Wheel Slip Appendix 2. Online Information Appendix 3. MF-Tyre/MF-Swift Parameters and Estimation Methods Index