Stability and vibrations of an all-terrain vehicle subjected to nonlinear structural deformation and resistance (Q850094)

The authors study the behavior of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) travelling on rough terrain. They use a nonlinear analytical model to quantify the vehicle response. Following a stability analysis, regions of stability/instability are obtained. Both analytical and numerical solutions of the governing equations are given. The authors claim that their procedures form a foundation for accurately studying the stability and nonlinear response of ATVs moving on complex terrain. The paper is well-written. It should be accessible to both theoreticians and practitioners concerned with nonlinear vehicle vibrations.