Terrain-vehicle systems modelling using a multi-body dynamics program
Authors:
Mike K. McCullough
Affiliation:
a Computer-Aided Design Software, Inc., P.O. Box 203, Oakdale, IA 52319, U.S.A.
Abstract:
A general purpose vehicle dynamics modelling capability is described. The development of suspension system superelements as standard elements in a general multi-body dynamics program is discussed. Terrain interaction models for wheeled vehicles with deformable tires operating on rigid pavement are described. A track vehicle suspension superelement is also described that includes a loop force element model of tracks and the use of terramechanical relations to describe soil compliance.