Citation

Pennestri E, Valentini PP, Vita L. Int. J. Veh. Syst. Model. Test. 2005; 1(1,2,3): 68-78.

Affiliation

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome Italy

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Inderscience Publishers)

DOI

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Abstract

This paper deals with numerical models developed in order to simulate the vibrational and postural comfort of car occupants. The proposed models have been based on different mathematical approaches: the first is a multibody dynamics model and the second is a finite elements model. Both models have been validated by means of static and dynamic experimental tests on vehicles using appropriate test rigs. The authors focus on the advantages and disadvantages of each model in order to have useful information about which approach has to be used to predict objectively the comfort of driver and passengers.