Development of a Dynamic Simulation of an Automobile that Incorporates Four Wheel Steering and a Driver Model

In this thesis, the development of a four-wheel steering vehicle dynamics model and the implementation of a driver controller are detailed. The model is intended to be used for supporting research in the cybersecurity of conventional and autonomous road vehicles. It incorporates a 10 degree-of-freedom vehicle model and a driver controller capable of steering all four wheels for improved vehicle lateral dynamics performance. The vehicle model is developed as a clean-sheet design using the fundamental principles of vehicle dynamics engineering and implemented in the Matlab/Simulink computing environment. A suitable driver-controller model that meets the industry standard requirements was adopted from the literature review and implemented in the model. The functionality of the model is demonstrated with established standard vehicle manoeuvres that were used as part of the validation process. The model shows moderate improvement in the lateral performance and stability of four-wheel steering vehicles compared to equivalent front-wheel only steering vehicles.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Applied Science (M.App.Sc.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Engineering, Mechanical

Grantor dc:publisher

Carleton University

Year dc:date.issued

2022

Author dc:creator

• Ahmed, Nabil Bala

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright © 2022 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

10.22215/etd/2022-15047

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:carleton.scholaris.ca:20.500.14718/43336