Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, and Control, Second Edition (Dekker Mechanical Engineering)
As with Prof. Karnopp’s other books, a wide range of topics are presented inVehicle Dynamics, Stability, and Control. If one enjoys Prof. Karnopp’s other textbooks, as I do, then this textbook is another wonderful adventure through a complicated and interesting technical subject.—Robert M. Sexton, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityI will consider adopting this book for my vehicle dynamics course. The modeling is a step above the book currently used and should improve the students’ understanding of the subject matter. The material on active control of vehicles is a good addition.—Jack E. Helms, Louisiana State UniversityThe material is written in a very direct way. Reading it goes on smoothly to the end without trouble. And when you have finished, you happily have understood a very complicated issue. … I do think Prof. Karnopp is one of the very best professors in Mechanical Engineering living today. The book can be recommended both to beginners and to experienced scientists or engineers. Beginners will take advantage from the very easy way the complicated topics are presented and made easy to grasp. Experienced scientists can get further insight into basic phenomena presented with unsurpassed inspiring style.—G. Mastinu, Politecnico di MilanoThe book includes a rich compilation of examples of the application of basic methods of stability analysis to vehicle dynamics behavior, both attractive to the lecturer and students. It brings two subjects — stability of motion and vehicle dynamics, which are often lectured separately — together and reveals the benefit of an integrative view. … The book offers a very attractive introduction to the analysis of stability of motion from a comprehensive vehicle dynamics point of view. Examples include automobiles, aircrafts, railway vehicles, vehicle dynamics control etc., which give engineering students an easy understanding of the application of mathematical methods to illustrative problems on the dynamic behaviour of vehicles. Basic models on the external force generation at tires, railway wheels, or wings are presented as well and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics.—Manfred Plöchl, Vienna University of TechnologyThe chapters provide good and wide basic knowledge in the field of vehicle stability. The book is focused on analogies between several technical fields, which – in my mind – gives a good understanding of the physical effects behind. It is easy to read and to understand, since it uses simple words and refers to daily-life-examples. As explicitly mentioned by the author, it is not aimed at explaining the physics deeply. The focus is giving an overview and providing a fundamental and solid base of knowledge. In my opinion, this is achieved successfully. I would recommend this book to students or engineers who are interested in getting a good overview with respect to vehicle stability and in understanding how various physical effects are connected with each other.—Dr. Andreas Wagner, Manager Vehicle Attributes of Chassis Concepts, Audi, Ingolstadt, GermanyPraise for the First Edition:...a comprehensive analysis of the vibration characteristic parameter which defines stability. The author widely use[s] mathematical reasoning to establish the optimum ways to improve vehicle stability. ... The book is a valuable reference ... it is very useful for professors, researchers, and students interested in the vehicle stability field.—Prof. Dan Dascalescu, Ph.D.The monograph will be useful for students and engineers specializing in the related fields.—Zentralblatt MATH