Issues in Vehicle Dynamics and Rollover

With the popularity of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) the rollover as an accident outcome has received significant attention. This course is intended to introduce the audience to the physics of rollover phenomenon, methods of analysis used by engineers to evaluate rollover resistance of a vehicle including field testing and computer simulation.

1. Physics
   1. Vehicle Dynamics and Handling
      1. Handling evaluation and testing
      2. Modeling and simulation
      3. Vehicle measurements for simulation
   2. Vehicle Roll Dynamics
      1. Vehicle characterization
      2. Static stability metrics
      3. Lateral acceleration at roll
      4. Vehicle design factors influencing rollover
   3. Electronic Stability Systems
      1. Active rollover prevention
2. Rollover Experience in Real-world
   1. What Is the Cause of Rollover Occurrence?
      1. Accident reconstruction
   2. Driver Behavior
      1. Driver under the influence
      2. Speeding
   3. Environmental Factors
      1. Terrain topology
      2. Speed limit
      3. Visibility
3. Concluding Remarks