Proposal for a transition curve with smoothly changing curvature using multiple clothoid curve

This paper presents theoretical research on an optimum transition curve with smoothly changing curvature using a multiple clothoid curve for improving the occupant ride comfort of automobiles. At the connecting points between an inlet straight line and a circular arc, or between a circular arc and a...

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Main Authors: Makoto YAMAMOTO, Tadashi YAMAMOTO, Shuji NISHIYAMA
Format: Article
Language:Japanese
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2017-08-01
Series:Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/transjsme/83/852/83_17-00006/_pdf/-char/en