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What is K&C?
Chassis:
Bounce
Roll
Pitch
Tires:
Zero scrub force
Braking loads
Acceleration loads
Cornering loads
Why K&C?
Static
+ Kinematics + Compliance
Alignment
Orientation of the Wheels
Static Alignment
Includes
Toe
Caster
Camber
Thrust Angle
Kinematics
Kinematic design of a
suspension system
involves determining
the positions of
hardpoints.
Orientation of the Wheels
Compliance
A function of bushing
properties, is the
inverse of stiffness.
Load Transfer
Determined by:
Vehicle center of gravity position
Wheelbase
Track width
Suspension stiffness
Bushings
Suspension parts
Frame / Body
Joints
Provides damping.
Where is the K&C Done?
Kinematic Tests
Ride
Roll
Steer Test
Compliance Tests
Parallel Brake Force
Single Wheel Brake Force
Parallel Wheel Center Compliance
Single Wheel Center Compliance
Parallel Lateral Force
Which Subtest are Done in the K&C?
Kinematic Tests
Ride
Roll
Steer Test
Compliance Tests
Parallel Brake Force
Single Wheel Brake Force
Parallel Wheel Center Compliance
Single Wheel Center Compliance
Parallel Lateral Force
Kinematic Tests
Ride Test
Table moves vehicle chassis vertically for jounce and
rebound.
Steering wheel fixed in straight ahead position.
Wheel platforms float in X, Y, & steer directions.
Performed with and without anti-roll bars connected.
Kinematic Tests
Roll Test
Table rolls vehicle chassis.
Steering wheel fixed in straight ahead position.
Wheel platforms float in X, Y, & steer directions.
Performed with and without anti-roll bars connected.
Kinematic Tests
Steer Test
Table holds vehicle chassis at fixed attitude.
Powered handwheel input. Wheel platforms float in X,
Y, & steer directions.
Kinematic Tests
Kinematic Tests
Ride
Roll
Steer Test
Compliance Tests
Parallel Brake Force
Single Wheel Brake Force
Parallel Wheel Center Compliance
Single Wheel Center Compliance
Parallel Lateral Force
Compliance Tests
High Force
Kinematic Tests
Ride
Roll
Steer Test
Compliance Tests
Parallel Brake Force
Single Wheel Brake Force
Parallel Wheel Center Compliance
Single Wheel Center Compliance
Parallel Lateral Force
CG & MOI Test
Weight Distribution
Understeer Budget
Wheelbase
Corner Weights
CG Height
Roll steer
Roll Stiffness
Roll camber
Lateral force steer
Lateral force camber
Lateral force stiffness
Aligning moment steer
What do I do with SPMM Data
Understeer Budget
Understeer Budget
Steering Characteristics
Ride Characteristics
Suspension Travel
Ride Rates
Jounce Bumper
Transition & Rate
Tire Stiffness
Fore / Aft Stiffness
Wheel Recession in
Jounce
Suspension Friction
What do I do with SPMM Data
Ride Characteristics
What do I do with SPMM Data
Ride Characteristics
What do I do with SPMM Data
Olley Criteria