Simcenter Tire fact sheet

A three-page fact sheet on Simcenter Tire, a range of software products and services for modelling tyre behaviour in vehicle dynamics simulation. It describes the tyre models, the parameter identification tool and the physical testing options that supply them with data.

What the document covers

• MF-Tyre, based on the Pacejka Magic Formula, for handling and control prototyping, with inflation pressure, combined slip and OpenCRG road effects
• MF-Swift, which adds 3D obstacle enveloping, a rigid-ring model and turn slip for ride comfort, parking and durability studies
• Desktop and real-time use of both models, and the list of multibody and vehicle dynamics packages they interface with
• MF-Tool for identifying model parameters from measurement data, visualising and tuning models and storing them in a database
• The Simcenter Tire test trailer for on-road force and moment testing of car and motorcycle tyres on dry, wet, snowy and icy surfaces
• Application fields from ESC and ABS development to road load prediction and rollover, plus training and consultancy services

Who it is for

Vehicle dynamics engineers, chassis and controls developers and tyre engineers at vehicle manufacturers and suppliers working on cars, motorcycles, trucks and aircraft.