Suspension Geometry & Vehicle Dynamics Basics Notes by Bhavik Joshi

Topics Covered in PDF

• Suspension Fundamentals • Functions of a Suspension System • Dependent (Solid Axle) Suspension • Independent Suspension • Wheel Degrees of Freedom (DOF) • Degree of Restraint (DOR) • Wheel Motion Control • Suspension Linkages • Double Wishbone Suspension • Equal Length A-Arm Geometry • Unequal Length A-Arm Geometry • MacPherson Strut Suspension • Trailing Arm Suspension • Semi-Trailing Arm Suspension • Camber Angle • Camber Gain • Caster Angle • Caster Change • Toe Angle • Toe Change • Kingpin Inclination (KPI) • Kingpin Offset • Mechanical Trail • Scrub Radius • Steering Geometry Fundamentals • Tie Rod Geometry • Steering Rack Positioning • Instant Center (IC) • Instant Axis (IA) • Front View Swing Arm (FVSA) • Side View Swing Arm (SVSA) • Roll Center (RC) • Roll Center Height (RCH) • Jacking Effect • Wheel Scrub Analysis • Suspension Wheel Path • Suspension Load Distribution • Braking Load Transfer • Longitudinal Load Transfer • Lateral Load Transfer • Cornering Forces • Vehicle Handling Characteristics • Anti-Dive Geometry • Anti-Dive Calculations • Anti-Lift Geometry • Anti-Squat Geometry • Anti-Squat Calculations • Bump Steer • Roll Steer • Brake Force Steer • Tractive Force Steer • Ackermann Steering Geometry • Understeer Characteristics • Ride Frequency Calculations • Motion Ratio (MR) • Wheel Rate (WR) • Spring Rate Calculations • Shock Absorber Fundamentals • Suspension Design Process • Vehicle-Level Dynamics Targets • Suspension Hard Point Selection • Roll Stiffness • Jounce Travel • Rebound Travel • Suspension Geometry Calculations • Basic Vehicle Dynamics