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- Integrated Steering Systems to Enhance Manoeuvrability:Technical Note
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1 Dept. of Automobile Engg., SRM University, Chennai, IN
1 Dept. of Automobile Engg., SRM University, Chennai, IN
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International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, Vol 10, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 82-84Abstract
Most vehicles today employ conventional steering system where the front wheels are solely responsible for steering the vehicle, due to this the rear wheels remain dependent of the front wheels in the dynamic condition which is not allowing the vehicle to reach its maximum potential. On the other hand, in a four-wheel steering system the rear wheels along with the front wheels steer the vehicle improving its manoeuvrability. Four wheels steering also produces better acceleration as power is distributed to all the four-wheels enhancing the net traction and reducing the overall rolling resistance. Vehicles today are designed to under-steer a little with a steering ratio ranging between 14 and 22, this phenomenon fails in few scenarios where it takes longer to manoeuvre a vehicle in case of lane emergencies. Implementing in-phase and counter-phase steering mechanisms in a vehicle allow sharper turn, reduces tire wear and improves the overall manoeuvrability of the vehicle. Factors like steering torque, turning angle and velocity of the vehicle are taken into consideration for devising a proper method to shift between different steering modes. The input from steering angle and torque at a certain speed, allows the vehicle to choose between the crabs, parallel or counter steering mechanism during a turn for best performance. Thereby, integrating these mechanisms in a single vehicle would invariably stabilize and provide a better control to the driver in high as well as slow speed conditions.Keywords
Under-Steer, Over-Steer, Sharp Turns, Steering Torque, Turning Angle.References
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- Experimental Investigation of Alumina Reinforced Copper Metal Matrix Composite by Stir Casting Method
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M. Palanivendhan
1,
J. Chandradass
1,
Ajith Rajendran
1,
Nishanth M. Govindarajan
1,
M. Adwait Krishnaa
1
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1 Dept. of Automobile Engg., SRM Institute of Sci. and Tech., Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Dept. of Automobile Engg., SRM Institute of Sci. and Tech., Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, Vol 11, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 79-82Abstract
In the present study, alumina reinforced copper metal matrix composites were prepared by stir casting method. Three different specimens were prepared by changing the weight ratio of alumina to copper. The samples were prepared by adding 10%, 20% and 30% alumina to copper matrix. The three specimens were subjected to mechanical, thermal and corrosion testing, in order to find out the properties of the material. Various mechanical tests like hardness, impact and corrosion were performed including thermal conductivity to understand the behaviour of the specimens under combined loads. Specimen number 2 which was 80%-20% copper to alumina was found to be the best combination for such type of applications.Keywords
Alumina, Metal Matrix Composite, Stir Casting, Wear Test.References
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