Problem Set-1b Week 11Challenge : Basic Handling parameters

1. Ackermann steer angle for 500ft radius = 0.96deg

Ackermann steer angle for 200ft radius = 2.40deg

Ackermann steer angle for 50ft radius = 9.60deg

2. Understeer gradient = 0.115 deg/g

3. Characteristic speed = 111.62 m/s

4. Lateral acceleration gain at 60mph = 0.473deg/g

5. Yaw velocity gain at 60mph = 9.917deg/s

6. Side slip angle at CG on an 800ft radius turn at 60mph = -0.86deg

7. Beacuse front need more weight to counter rear cornerning stiffness, if front weight is not available then understeer gradient will just be able to eliminate negative uundersteer. Hence, values are low.