BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV2I11252,
     title={Concept of Moving Centre of Gravity for Improved Directional Stability for Automobiles - Simulation},
     author={Subin Antony Jose, Siyad S, Ton Devasia, Joseph Sebastian and Prof.Sajan Thomas},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={2},
     number={11},
     pages={556--566},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV2I11252.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

This paper is a study based on the implementation of a new concept in AUTOMOBILE which will help in improving the directional stability and handling characteristics of vehicle. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of position of CENTRE OF GRAVITY of a vehicle in its stability in accordance with YAW MOTION, ROLL MOTION, UNDER STEER and OVER STEER. The concept is to implement a mechanism which can bring SHIFTING OF C.G in automobile, as per the conditions. The influence of position of C.G is much bigger for the balancing of forces in dynamic stability of the vehicle. The concept of moving C.G will help to acquire this added stability to the vehicle even in the worst conditions.The directional stability of a vehicle is influenced by the steering angle and slip angle of the tire to an extent. It is possible to have a variation in these values by the shifting of CG. The designing of a convenient mechanism which helps in achieving the movement of the mass (either by pumping a high density fluid or my movement of a solid block by mechanical linkage) is to be done and have to be tested in a real time vehicle. Before proceeding to the practical level of the concept, validation of the idea based on theoretical aspect has to be done. For this, a dynamic simulation is to be done with the software MATLAB.

Shifting of CG, directional stability, handling characteristics