@article{RillBauerKirchbeck, author = {Rill, Georg and Bauer, Florian and Kirchbeck, Mathias}, title = {VTT - a virtual test truck for modern simulation tasks}, series = {Vehicle system dynamics}, volume = {59}, journal = {Vehicle system dynamics}, number = {4}, publisher = {Taylor\&Francis}, doi = {10.1080/00423114.2019.1705356}, pages = {635 -- 656}, abstract = {The development of new technologies like advanced driver assistance systems or automated driving requires a flexible simulation environment of sufficient complexity. In general this flexibility is not provided by commercial software packages. This paper presents a three-dimensional and nonlinear hand-made model for heavy commercial vehicles including tractor and trailer as well as tractor and semitrailer combinations that can be used in different simulation environments, as well as in real-time applications. As typical for trucks, the torsional flexibility of the frame and a suspended driver's cabin are taken into account. The design kinematics makes it possible to handle different and quite complex axle suspensions very efficiently. Appropriate force elements are used to model various couplings between tractor and trailer or tractor and semitrailer, respectively. The virtual test truck environment (VTT) coded in ANSI C is extremely portable and can easily be embedded in commercial simulation packages like MATLAB/Simulink. It includes the TMeasy tyre model and offers flexible interfaces to third-party software tools.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ArrietaCastroChavesRilletal., author = {Arrieta Castro, Abel and Chaves, Rafael B. and Rill, Georg and Weber, Hans I.}, title = {Use of Integrated Control to Enhance the Safety of Vehicles in Run-Off-Road Scenarios}, series = {Proceedings of DINAME 2017 : Selected Papers of the XVII International Symposium on Dynamic Problems of Mechanics}, booktitle = {Proceedings of DINAME 2017 : Selected Papers of the XVII International Symposium on Dynamic Problems of Mechanics}, editor = {Fleury, Agenor de T. and Rade, Domingos A. and Kurka, R. G.}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-91217-2}, issn = {2195-4356}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-91217-2_30}, pages = {431 -- 443}, abstract = {In this work, an integrated vehicle control system (IC) is tested in run-off-road scenarios. The integrated approach was employed in order to coordinate vehicle control systems, i.e. the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Four-wheel Steering (4WS) and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). To perform a run-off-road maneuver, a fuzzy virtual test driver was designed. By receiving the lateral position of an obstacle and the vehicle's relative yaw angle, the virtual test driver is capable of following a reference trajectory. Furthermore, to test the performance of the standalone controllers, i.e. ABS, ESP and 4WS, individual maneuvers are performed using a multibody vehicle model. The vehicle without any coordination between the control systems is used as reference. For the simulation results, it is concluded that the IC improves the vehicle stability and maneuverability in comparison with the non-integrated approach.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HacklHirschbergLexetal., author = {Hackl, Andreas and Hirschberg, W. and Lex, C. and Rill, Georg}, title = {Tyre type dependent transient force behaviour by means of a maxwell model}, series = {The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks : Proceedings of the 25th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics (IAVSD 2017), Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, 14-18 August 2017}, booktitle = {The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks : Proceedings of the 25th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics (IAVSD 2017), Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, 14-18 August 2017}, editor = {Spiryagin, Maksym and Gordon, Timothy and Cole, Colin and McSweeney, Tim}, publisher = {CRC Press}, address = {London}, isbn = {1351057170}, doi = {10.1201/9781315265506}, pages = {157 -- 162}, abstract = {The present papers deals with the usability of an extended Maxwell model to describe the tyre dynamics during transient driving manoeuvres. In the present article, the para-metrisation process of a dynamic tyre model is investigated in a first step, using measurement data of tyre forces from a flat trac tyre test bench, (IABG 2016). Two tyre types of dimensions 255/50 R19 and 175/55 R15 are used. The practical applicability is discussed, considering the measurement procedure and the parameter optimisation process. In a second step, the performance of the dynamic tyre model is validated using measurements of manoeuvres under higher dynamic excitation. As a last step, an outlook is given on further research planned in which the presented model and parametrisation are adapted to a larger frequency range.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HacklHirschbergLexetal., author = {Hackl, Andreas and Hirschberg, Wolfgang and Lex, Cornelia and Rill, Georg}, title = {Tyre Dynamics: Model Validation and Parameter Identification}, series = {Proceedings of the European Automotive Congress EAEC-ESFA 2015}, volume = {45}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the European Automotive Congress EAEC-ESFA 2015}, editor = {Andreescu, Cristian and Clenci, Adrian}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-27275-7}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-27276-4_20}, pages = {219 -- 232}, abstract = {The present paper deals with the experimental validation of tyre dynamics approaches as it is widely applied in tyre models for vehicle dynamics and handling. Firstly it gives a brief derivation of two modelling principles regarding the deflection velocity in the considered direction of the tyre's deformation. This is than followed by a brief description of the performed measurement procedure. From the measurements, a set of model parameters of the considered tyre, depending on different manoeuvre speeds and frequencies, is identified, where no particular fitting parameters for the tyre dynamics are needed. Based on these model parameters, the related dynamic simulations are carried out. The comparisons show that the applied first-order model describes the behaviour quite well within a certain operation range, whereas the second-order approach cannot deliver better results in spite of the longer computational time. However, for investigations within an enlarged frequency range of the steer input and at high slip angles, a more detailed model is recommended.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Rill, author = {Rill, Georg}, title = {TMeasy 6.0-A handling tire model that incorporates the first two belt eigenmodes}, series = {Proceedings of the XI International Conference on Structural Dynamics (EURODYN 2020): Athens, Greece, 23.11.2020 - 26.11.2020}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the XI International Conference on Structural Dynamics (EURODYN 2020): Athens, Greece, 23.11.2020 - 26.11.2020}, publisher = {EASD Procedia}, doi = {10.47964/1120.9054.18673}, pages = {676 -- 689}, abstract = {TMeasy 6.0, an extension to the standard TMeasy tire model of version 5.3, takes the relevant first two rigid body eigenmodes of the belt into consideration. These modes represent the in plane longitudinal and rotational movements of the belt relative to the rim. The dynamics of the longitudinal force is of higher order then and reproduces the tire wheel vibrations, required for indirect tire-pressure monitoring systems (iTPMS), sufficiently well. A tailored implicit solver, which takes the stiff coupling between the longitudinal force and the belt motions into account, still provides real-time performance in addition. Simulation examples show that a rigid body vehicle model equipped with TMeasy 6.0 makes it possible to investigate second generation indirect tire-pressure monitoring systems.}, language = {en} } @article{HirschbergRillWeinfurter, author = {Hirschberg, W. and Rill, Georg and Weinfurter, H.}, title = {Tire model TMeasy}, series = {Vehicle System Dynamics}, volume = {45}, journal = {Vehicle System Dynamics}, number = {sup1}, publisher = {Taylor\&Francis}, doi = {10.1080/00423110701776284}, pages = {101 -- 119}, abstract = {This paper describes the semi-physical tire model TMeasy for vehicle dynamics and handling analyses, as it was applied in the 'low frequency tire models' section of the research programme tire model performance test (TMPT). Despite more or less weak testing input data, the effort for the application of TMeasy remains limited due to its consequent 'easy to use' orientation. One particular feature of TMeasy is the wide physical meaning of its smart parameter set, which allows to sustain the identification process even under uncertain conditions. After a general introduction, the modelling concept of TMeasy is compactly described in this paper. Taking the standard tire interface (STI) to multibody simulation system (MBS) software into account, the way to apply TMeasy is briefly shown. This includes three selected examples of application. The final comments of the authors on TMPT describe the experiences and earnings received during the participation in that programme.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RillArrietaCastro, author = {Rill, Georg and Arrieta Castro, Abel}, title = {The Influence of Axle Kinematics on Vehicle Dynamics}, series = {Interdisciplinary Applications of Kinematics. Proceedings of the Third International Conference (IAK)}, volume = {71}, booktitle = {Interdisciplinary Applications of Kinematics. Proceedings of the Third International Conference (IAK)}, editor = {Kecskem{\´e}thy, Andr{\´e}s and Geu Flores, Francisco and Carrera, Eliodoro and Elias, Dante A.}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-16422-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-16423-2_2}, pages = {23 -- 31}, abstract = {The automotive industry employs many different kinds of axle suspension systems at modern passenger cars. Important criteria are costs, space requirements, kinematic properties, and compliance attributes. This paper illustrates that in particular the kinematic properties of a suspension system have a significant influence on the dynamics of vehicles. As a consequence, the kinematics of a suspension system must be modeled very precisely and nonlinear. Typical kinematical features of a suspension system are discussed by analyzing the most common double wishbone axle suspension system. The influence of the axle kinematics on vehicle dynamics is finally demonstrated by simulation results generated with a fully nonlinear and three-dimensional multibody vehicle model.}, language = {en} } @article{BruniMeijaardRilletal., author = {Bruni, S. and Meijaard, J. P. and Rill, Georg and Schwab, A. L.}, title = {State-of-the-art and challenges of railway and road vehicle dynamics with multibody dynamics approaches}, series = {Multibody System Dynamics}, volume = {49}, journal = {Multibody System Dynamics}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/s11044-020-09735-z}, pages = {1 -- 32}, abstract = {A review of the current use of multibody dynamics methods in the analysis of the dynamics of vehicles is given. Railway vehicle dynamics as well as road vehicle dynamics are considered, where for the latter the dynamics of cars and trucks and the dynamics of single-track vehicles, in particular motorcycles and bicycles, are reviewed. Commonalities and differences are shown, and open questions and challenges are given as directions for further research in this field.}, language = {en} } @article{Rill, author = {Rill, Georg}, title = {Sophisticated but quite simple contact calculation for handling tire models}, series = {Multibody system dynamics}, volume = {45}, journal = {Multibody system dynamics}, number = {2}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, organization = {SPRINGER}, doi = {10.1007/s11044-018-9629-4}, pages = {131 -- 153}, abstract = {Handling tire models like Pacejka (Tire and Vehicle Dynamics, 3rd edn., Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2012) or TMeasy (Rill in Proc. of the XV Int. Symp. on Dynamic Problems of Mechanics, Buzios, RJ, Brazil, 2013) consider the contact patch as one coherent plane. As a consequence, the irregularities of a rough road profile must be approximated by an appropriate local road plane that serves as an effective road plane in order to calculate the geometric contact point and the corresponding contact velocities. The Pacejka/SWIFT tire model employs a road enveloping model that generates the effective height and slope by elliptical cams. TMeasy just uses four representative road points for that purpose. In addition, TMeasy replaces the geometric contact point by the static contact point and shifts it finally to the dynamic contact point that represents the point where the contact forces are applied. In doing so, a rather sophisticated but still simple contact calculation is possible. Simulations obtained with a virtual tire test rig and fully nonlinear three-dimensional multibody system models of a motor-scooter and a passenger car demonstrate the potential of this contact approach.}, language = {en} } @book{RillArrietaCastro, author = {Rill, Georg and Arrieta Castro, Abel}, title = {Road Vehicle Dynamics}, publisher = {CRC Press}, address = {Boca Raton, Fla.}, isbn = {9780429244476}, doi = {10.1201/9780429244476}, abstract = {Road Vehicle Dynamics: Fundamentals and Modeling with MATLAB®, Second Edition combines coverage of vehicle dynamics concepts with MATLAB v9.4 programming routines and results, along with examples and numerous chapter exercises. Improved and updated, the revised text offers new coverage of active safety systems, rear wheel steering, race car suspension systems, airsprings, four-wheel drive, mechatronics, and other topics. Based on the lead author's extensive lectures, classes, and research activities, this unique text provides readers with insights into the computer-based modeling of automobiles and other ground vehicles. Instructor resources, including problem solutions, are available from the publisher.}, subject = {Fahrdynamik}, language = {en} }