Yaw instability due to longitudinal load transfer during braking in a curve

摘要

Active vehicle dynamics control ensures improved safety. So far, yaw instability is mostly associated with transient steering maneuvers when driving at a constant speed. However, braking-related load transfer affects yaw stability. Intense braking at high friction combined with elevated and forwarded CG amplifies this influence on unloaded tractors. Designing a dynamic stability system to enhance active safety requires fresh insight into braking-related yaw instability. This investigation covers a theoretical analysis of braking influence on yaw stability on unloaded 4×2 tractors, being applicable to vehicle braking while cornering, including steering induced by other asymmetrical forces, since it focuses essentially on small steering angles.