Phase plane analysis applied to non-explicit multibody vehicle models

Abstract A new methodology for constructing stability maps (phase-plane analysis) is presented and validated application to complex multibody vehicle models implemented in Multibody Dynamics simulation software (Adams ® ). Traditional methodologies are developed be applied explicit mathematical models. Given the complexity of some special systems, particularly dynamics, simplifications needed apply this analysis technique. The main limitation when using simplified need neglect components which could have a significant influence on dynamic behavior system therefore its stability. In proposed it not necessary access systems. Thus, map model can constructed by considering highly nonlinear elements, such as tires silent-blocks components, modeled finite element