Suspension System

In this book, the reader learns the essential differences to the  passenger car through the analysis divided according to assemblies. This  gives him the tools to apply the detailed knowledge he has acquired to  the design and development of competition vehicles. The chassis  determines the driving behaviour and thus the "DNA" of a racing vehicle  like no other assembly.  Starting with the tyre - the decisive  mechanical component - all the components of the wheel suspension  including steering and braking system are presented and discussed. The  focus is on the double wishbone and suspension strut axles. The design  of wheel suspensions starts with kinematic considerations, leads via  component design to considerations of the vehicle dynamics. Ultimately,  the maximum forces of the tires in the transverse and circumferential  directions are to be exploited while keeping the vehicle controllable.  Due to the detailed, in-depth presentation, the work is just as suitable  for the interested motorsport enthusiast as it is for the engineer in  practice who is dealing with questions relating to racing suspensions.  The formula material is prepared in such a way that the book can also be  used as a reference work.