Vehicle Dynamics

Vehicle Dynamics comprehensively covers the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics with application to automotive mechatronics. It is divided into the three parts covering longitudinal, vertical and lateral dynamics and considers the application of these to modern mechatronic systems including the anti-lock braking system and dynamic stability control. It also covers driving resistances, powertrain with IC engines and converters, hybrid powertrains and wheel loads and braking process. The conflict Between safety and comfort is discussed, and dynamic behaviour, the suspension system and the electronic stability program are also all considered.

Vehicle Dynamics includes exercise problems, MATLABR codes and is accompanied by a website hosting animations.

Martin Meywerk is a Professor and the Head of the Institute of Automotive and Powertrain Engineering at Helmut-Schmidt-University (University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg) in Germany. He teaches courses in vehicle dynamics, automotive mechatronics, computer aided engineering and optimization. His research focuses on dynamic behaviour of vehicles and tyres, driving simulators and CAE-methods in automotive engineering.

Previously he has worked on research projects with Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler, Bast and other companies. He is the course instructor for a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) in vehicle dynamics.