The influence of the tyre profile on motorcycle behaviour

This paper presents a new approach to modelling the geometry of motorcycle tyres with a multibody code. Each tyre is modelled, from a kinematic point of view, with a subsystem constituted of two joined links. The subsystem allows us to locate the theoretical contact point between the tyre and the ro...

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Published in:Vehicle System Dynamics 2005-01, Vol.43 (sup1), p.179-183
Main Authors: De Falco, D., Della Valle, S., Di Massa, G., Pagano, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Machine components
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Motorcycle
Multibody
Physics
Solid mechanics
Springs and dampers
Structural and continuum mechanics
Tyre
Vibration, mechanical wave, dynamic stability (aeroelasticity, vibration control...)
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Summary:This paper presents a new approach to modelling the geometry of motorcycle tyres with a multibody code. Each tyre is modelled, from a kinematic point of view, with a subsystem constituted of two joined links. The subsystem allows us to locate the theoretical contact point between the tyre and the road, for every wheel attitude, and to apply the tyre-road interaction as considered in the Pacejka 'magic formula'. This wheel submodel is implemented in a complete motorcycle multibody model to evaluate the kinematic and dynamic motorcycle behaviours for different tyre profiles.
ISSN:0042-3114
1744-5159
DOI:10.1080/00423110500140740