Balance the car with forces and moments
Generated from
content/lms/vehicle-dynamics-ii-theory/02-steady-state-handling-balance/module.md; edit the source file, not this page.
Source path: content/lms/vehicle-dynamics-ii-theory/02-steady-state-handling-balance/module.md
Course: Read the forces that steer the car
Estimated duration: 55 minutes
Module Overview
The bicycle model, axle side-force equations, understeer gradient, and how to mathematically define neutral, under, and oversteer from first principles.
Lessons
- Build the bicycle model from axle side-force balance - 45 minutes
- Calculate understeer gradient from tire and geometry data - 50 minutes
- Predict when handling balance becomes a speed boundary - 60 minutes
- Map yaw rate and sideslip to steering and speed - 45 minutes