Vehicle kinematic and dynamic modeling for three-axles heavy duty vehicle

Under complex conditions, the vertical, lateral and longitudinal dynamics of vehicles have obvious coupling and interaction. This paper aims to provide a suitable driver cab and a vehicle model for the study of vehicle coupling dynamic performance. In modeling the cab and body kinetic equation, two shock absorbers are considered in the front axle suspension system. In addition, the vertical, roll and pitch motion of the diver cab, vehicle body, the vertical and roll behavior of three wheel axles, the pitch angles of the left and right balancing pole on rear suspension, and roll angle the of each tire are considered. Finally, based on the above coupled motion characteristics, a diver cab and a vehicle model for three-axles heavy-duty vehicle with 26 degrees of freedom (DOF) are proposed.