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Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance

Journal Article
Anastasopoulos, P. C., Fountas, G., Sarwar, M. T., Karlaftis, M. G., & Sadek, A. W. (2017)
Transport habits of travelers using new energy type modes: A random parameters hazard-based approach of travel distance. Transportation Research Part C : Emerging Technologies, 77, 516-528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2017.01.017
With environmental concerns on the rise, identifying the factors that affect travel demand for energy efficient and environmentally friendly means of transportation becomes cr...

Iterative control in automotive testing.

Journal Article
Hay, N. C., & Roberts, D. E. (2007)
Iterative control in automotive testing. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 221(2), 223-233. https://doi.org/10.1243/09596518JSCE306
Road simulator test rigs investigate both the durability and the squeak and rattle characteristics of vehicle structures. The test specimens are the whole vehicle or a sub-str...

Dynamic response simulation through system identification.

Journal Article
Hay, N., & Roberts, D. (2006)
Dynamic response simulation through system identification. Journal of sound and vibration, 295(3-5), (1017-1027). doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2006.02.004. ISSN 1095-8568
Nonlinear dynamic systems, such as those associated with structural testing of vehicles, are considered. The vehicle, or a substructure, is mounted in a test rig that is norma...

Dynamic response simulation for a nonlinear system.

Journal Article
Roberts, D., & Hay, N. (2005)
Dynamic response simulation for a nonlinear system. Journal of sound and vibration, 281(3-5), (783-798). doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2004.02.016. ISSN 1095-8568
Laboratory simulation testing has for many years contributed significantly to the durability and quality of motor vehicles. Most sophisticated test rigs use an iterative algor...