Design framework for FlexRay network parameter optimization

Because the FlexRay protocol has more than 70 configuration parameters and these parameters correlate with each other, designing a FlexRay network is a complex and difficult task. In this study, we propose a design framework that optimizes the two main FlexRay network parameters that are highly relevant to the application algorithm. The design process is composed of two steps for optimizing parameters. In the first step, the static slot length is optimized using a frame-packing algorithm. This algorithm binds network signals into static frames based on their periods and signal groups. In the second step, the communication cycle length is optimally designed with frame-scheduling algorithm and worst-case reponse time analysis. Based on the frame-scheduling algorithm, the response times are analyzed. The proposed design framework was applied to a unified chassis control system as a case study, and the analytical results were verified.     

Finite element modeling of static tire enveloping characteristics

To investigate static tire enveloping characteristics, a three dimensional (3-D) finite element model is proposed. The vertical stiffness of the tire is studied on a flat surface with and without cleat. Tire rubber materials and cord layers are represented independently using “rebar” elements available in MSC Marc Mentat. Comparisons of numerical and experimental results are given to show the validity of the proposed model. It is shown that after a certain displacement, the results of the proposed model agree well with experimental results. In addition, the model results show that regardless of the type of the cleat placed under the rim center (hub center), all vertical force curves intersect after a certain displacement, which indicates typical static enveloping characteristics. Moreover, another typical characteristic of the radial tires that is unlike those of bias-ply constructions confirms that the contact patch does not expand laterally after a level vertical load is applied to the tire, which is directly related to fuel consumption and tire tread life.     

Comprehensive lateral driver model for critical maneuvering conditions

A new comprehensive driver model is presented for critical maneuvering conditions with more accurate dynamic control performance. In order to achieve a safe maneuvering mode, a new path planning scheme to maintain stability of the vehicle was designed. A new steering strategy, considering the errors of vehicle position and yaw angle between the real track and the planned path, was established to obtain the steering angle. Therefore, the vehicle can be adjusted to accurately follow the desired path with the driver model, and the stability of the vehicle and the smoothness of the steering angle input were comprehensively considered. Simulation results were used to validate the control performance in comparison with the optimal preview driver model proposed by Macadam.     

Vehicle interior noise model based on a power law

Identifying the components of a vehicle’s interior noise is important in many phases of the noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) development process. Many test methods that have been widely used in the automobile industry to separate noise sources are based on system identification methods in the frequency domain. However, none of the frequency response function-based methods can directly estimate the wind noise component. In this article, an analytical model for the interior noise level based on a simple power law was developed. It was assumed that the mean squared acoustic pressure for the interior noise could be obtained by summing up those of the wind noise, road noise, and background noise. The wind noise and road noise were further assumed to depend only on wind speed and the vehicle’s driving speed, respectively, and to follow a simple power law. The resulting analytical model includes five parameters that can be optimized for the vehicle and the road. The validity of the model was verified by using data obtained from cruise tests performed on a proving ground for cruise speeds ranging from 40 km/h to 130 km/h. The model is applied to the overall and 1/3-octave bands of interior noise and is shown to describe the data trends fairly well. For the test vehicle used in the present work, the overall mean squared pressures for the wind and road noise components are shown to be proportional to the wind speed to the 5.8 power and to the driving speed to the 3.4 power, respectively.     

多轴重型货车悬架系统改进天棚控制策略的研究

依据车辆动力学原理和虚拟样机技术,运用ADAMS构建了四轴重型货车-路面系统的仿真模型,并通过实车平顺性实验验证其正确性;选择合理匹配的空气悬架替换驱动轴平衡悬架,初步改善了车辆道路友好性和平顺性;在考虑减振器力学特性的基础上,同时采用ADAMS和Matlab/Simulink对四轴重型货车虚拟样机悬架系统的半主动改进天棚控制进行联合仿真.以控制参数为变量设计正交试验,通过极差与方差分析确定使车辆道路友好性和平顺性综合最优的控制参数.仿真结果表明,相对于半主动天棚控制,半主动改进天棚控制可有效改善轮胎的动载荷和垂向振动,且对路面等级的变化具有较强的稳健性.     

混合动力大客车动力总成试验台架的构建及试验研究

为混合动力大客车动力总成研发的需要,设计了一套基于CANoe软件的混合动力总成测控系统,并完成了动力总成试验台架的构建.利用该试验台架和测控系统对所研制SWB6116HEV大客车整车控制策略进行了验证,为整车的进一步开发研究奠定了基础.     

轻度并联混合动力总成控制策略的研究

为轻度并联混合动力汽车的多能源动力总成提出了基于模式划分的控制策略,并以燃油经济性和排放性能为控制目标,进行了能量优化分配算法的研究;在Matlab/Simulink环境下建立了总成控制器模型,并与Cruise软件结合,进行了联合仿真.结果表明,所提出的控制策略可在维持原有动力性的条件下,提高燃油经济性并降低排放.     

优化车辆进气系统降低车内加速噪声

针对国产某轿车在加速行驶时车内噪声过大的问题,诊断出该车进气噪声对车内加速噪声贡献较大.基于赫尔姆兹共振消声原理对该车的进气系统进行了优化,并校验了进气管各谐振腔的消声效果.结果表明,调整进气管NO.3谐振腔后,转速为2 000r/min和3 300r/min时的车内噪声比优化前降低了2～3 dB(A);转速为1 500～4500r/min时,车内噪声曲线线性度较好,优化效果明显.     

焊点拓扑优化提高车身性能研究

将拓扑优化方法扩展至离散空间,采用板件优化后的某轻型商用车车身模型进行焊点拓扑优化和联合拓扑优化,并采用优化后的焊点分布进行车身静、动态分析.结果表明,在焊点数量不变的情况下,拓扑优化可提高车身刚度10%以上;通过板件厚度与焊点拓扑联合优化,可减轻车身质量29%.     

基于VC++实现公路工程试验数据的处理系统

介绍了在公路工程试验室管理中,运用Visual VC++实现公路工程试验室数据处理系统的方法,其中包括数据存储、窗口界面、报表打印等主要功能的构成。叙述了系统总体设计、数据存储、菜单设计、工具栏设计、用户窗口设计及报表打印的步骤和方法。