ME 441 - Single Track Vehicle Design

Institution:

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Description:

Handling qualities of two-wheeled vehicles, and the application to vehicle design. Modeling of single-track vehicles begins with the complete free body diagram of the steerable section and the dynamics of the vehicle. Laboratory demonstrations of geometry changes to the control spring and control authority. Determination of vehicle geometry values of cg position, longitudinal radius of gyration, headtube angle, etc. as their effect on handling qualities. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ME 318, ME 326, ME 422 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calpoly.edu

Phone Number:

(805) 756-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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