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VEHICLE SKID CONTROL
1. INTRODUCTION
Vehicle skid can be defined as the loss of traction between a vehicleâ„¢s tyres and the road surface due to the forces acting on the vehicle. Most skids are caused by driver error, although only about 15% of accidents are the direct result of a vehicle skidding. Skids occurring in other accidents are usually the result of last minute action, by the driver, when faced with a crisis ahead rather than actually causing an accident. Skids can occur both in the dry and wet as well as icy conditions, however, the chances of losing control and having an accident increases by 50% in the wet. The most common type of skid we will be confronted with is when the rear end of the car slides out, causing an oversteer or when the front of the car plows toward the outside of a turn without following the curve of the turn causing an understeer. Usually, oversteer occurs as a result of going into a corner too fast or incorrectly hitting a slick area, causing the rear wheels to oversteer. A third skid called the four wheel skid can also occur, where all the four wheels lock up and the vehicle slides in the direction where the forward momentum is carrying it, with no directional control.
To counter these skids and to prevent accidents from happening, Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) is incorporated in the vehicle. Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) takes the safety aspects of the driver and the vehicle to the next level. It comes under the category of Passive Technology, which helps you to avoid a crash. Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) senses the onset of traction loss and helps the driver stay on track. This is achieved via the system's ability to reduce engine power and to control the brake actuator. VSC helps the driver maintain vehicle traction under demanding conditions by detecting and helping to correct the wheel spin. VSC uses a variety of sensor input to determine if the car is losing traction, then applies the brakes to individual wheels to help correct for discrepancies. The system will also back off the throttle to reduce power. VSC integrates traction control to limit rear wheelspin on slippery surfaces. The VSC system electronically monitors speed and direction, and compares the vehicle's direction of travel with the driver's steering, acceleration and braking input. VSC can help the driver compensate for loss of lateral traction, which can cause skids and loss of vehicle control.
2. CAUSES
The main causes of skidding are as follows:
a) Harsh or sudden acceleration.
b) Excessive or sudden braking.
c) Coarse or jerky steering movements.
d) Oversteer and understeer.
The effects of the above will be enhanced by speed. Combining these effects with non-recognition of adverse road and weather conditions will create problems for the driver.
3. TYPES OF SKID
The main types of skid that a driver could encounter on the public highway fall into three categories.
1) The front wheel skid.
2) The rear wheel skid.
3) The four wheel skid.
3.1. The Front Wheel Skid
Figure 1:FRONT WHEEL SKID
3.1.1.Characteristics
The car tends to take a course outside of the expected course that the driver has steered (understeer); see figure 1. If the front tyre approaches the traction limit more rapidly, the effect is that the front of the car takes a wider radius curve than the driver intended. The car is said to understeer.
3.1.2. Cause
Excess speed on entry to a hazard i.e. a corner or bend, or sudden braking to reduce the speed when negotiating the hazard. Both of these actions will have the effect of destabilising the vehicle making it more vulnerable to a loss of control.
3.2. The Rear Wheel Skid
Figure 2:REAR WHEEL SKID
3.2.1. Characteristics
The rear of vehicle swings out of line and gives the impression of trying to overtake the front (oversteer); see figure 2. If the rear tyres approach their traction limit more rapidly than the front, then the effect is for the rear of the car to steer a wider path than the front wheels. This rotates the car more than the driver intended and, if nothing is done, leads to the car turning a smaller radius corner. When this occurs the car is said to oversteer.
3.2.2. Cause
As with the front wheel skid, excessive speed into the hazard and sudden braking or acc-eleration with a rear wheel drive vehicle, destabilising the vehicle, are the main causes of this skid.
3.3. The Four Wheel Skid
Figure 3:FOUR WHEEL SKID
3.3.1. Characteristics
All four wheels have locked up and the vehicle is sliding in the direction that the forward momentum is carrying it, with no directional control; see figure 3. Both front and rear wheel skids, if unchecked sufficiently early, can develop into four wheel skids.
3.3.2. Cause
Harsh or sudden braking has caused the wheels to lock. A sensation of increase in the vehicleâ„¢s speed often occurs.
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4. UNDERSTEER AND OVERSTEER
4.1. Understeer
As the name implies, understeer occurs when the front slip angle is greater than the rear and the car goes straighter rather than following the intended turn. The slip angle, or yaw angle in technical terminology, is the angle between where the car is pointing and the intended path. The yaw moment is the rate at which the yaw angle is changing. The higher the yaw moment, the more likely it is that the driver is losing control. At the same point, the front wheel may start to grip less even when the steering is turned sharply and as a result the car continues in more of a straight line than a sharp turn. Here in this case, the skid control system brakes the inside rear wheel, effectively tightening the carâ„¢s line. By applying the brakes, the car slows down which further helps stabilise it.
4.2. Oversteer
Oversteer, on the other hand, occurs when the rear tyres have a greater slip angle than the front tyres and the back threatens to overtake the front, causing the vehicle to spin. In other words, if the rear tyres approach their traction limit more rapidly than the front, then the effect is for the rear of the car to steer a wider path than the front wheels. This rotates the car more than the driver intended and, if nothing is done, leads to the car turning a smaller radius corner. When this occurs the car is said to oversteer. Here the skid control system brakes the outside front wheel to reduce oversteer, effectively pulling the tail back into line.
5. SKID CONTROL
Stability control systems or skid control systems with names like StabiliTrak, Dynamic Stability Control, Stability Management, and Vehicle Skid Control are the latest advancement in vehicle safety. Regardless of the different names, they all perform the same task “ to sense the onset of traction loss and keep the driver on track. These systems are designed to deliver transparent intervention the moment the situation becomes unstable. A vehicle skid control system actually detects when a driver has lost some degree of control. It then automatically stabilizes the vehicle to help the driver regain control. Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) takes the safety aspects of the driver and the vehicle to a completely new level. These skid control systems are often integrated with the engine management system to cut power in even more tricky situations. This scenario is a complex system of sensors and microprocessors that continually monitor the vehicle for any signs of instability. Once detected (usually in the form of a slide or skid), the system automatically applies selective braking to specific wheels thereby stabilizing the vehicle. This split-second intervention often happens so quickly that it is over before drivers even realize they were in danger of losing control. By gently stabilizing the car at the critical moment, control is returned to the driver with minimal fuss and alarm. Luxury cars, such as the Mercedes Benzes, BMW, Lexus, etc. now sold in India, have stability systems installed that are designed to remove oversteer or understeer.
6. COMPONENTS
The Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) is made possible by the combination of different electronic and mechanical components. Some of the components are those used in Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and an electronically controlled engine throttle, as well as a dedicated computer and sensors, providing information to the VSC system. These include:

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¢ Yaw rate sensor.
¢ G-sensor.
¢ Steering angle sensor.
¢ Electronic throttle control.
¢ Slip indicator.
¢ Computer.
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Yaw rate sensors detect changes in the car's rotation in a left or right direction. It keeps track of the direction in which the car is moving relative to which way the driver is
turning the steering wheel. When the sensors detect understeer or oversteer, a computer takes over and applies brakes or controls power to one or both the drive wheels, so that the car comes under control.
The system is programmed to respond to a wide variety of scenarios and is so selective that it can apply only the brake on one specific wheel if that's what is needed to regain control. The G-sensor or gravity sensor determines if the car is accelerating or decelerating, cornering and braking forces simultaneously while the car is on the move and accordingly controls the throttle. Steering angle sensor evaluates the direction and rate of change in steering wheel movement. Electronic throttle control reduces the throttle for 1/7th of a second, to control the wheel spin, when the front or rear wheels lose traction. Slip indicator alerts the driver that the tyres are about to exceed the grip limit. The central processing computer monitors the steering movement together with either taking over and applying brakes or controlling the power to one or both the drive wheels.
7. WORKING
The heart of all these systems is a central processor that takes information from a number of sensors, and then determines whether the car is in a stable or unstable state. By combining the datas from ABS sensors (for wheel speed), steering angle sensors, yaw sensors (measuring the amount a car fishtails, or rotates around its vertical center axis), and lateral force sensors (measuring the amount of sideways g-force generated by the car), the central processing unit can actually detect when a vehicle is behaving in a way contrary to how the driver intends. VSC also includes a slip indicator with a warning sound and light to alert the driver that the tyres are about to exceed the grip limit.
If the processor does detect instability such as a slide produced by a sudden swerve, it automatically applies light brake pressure to a select wheel (or wheels) to maintain or restore control. Here, the VSC computer uses engine throttle control and individual wheel braking to help counteract skidding and spinning.The high-speed computer constantly compares the driver's intentions, as indicated by steering wheel, throttle and braking activity, with the car's actual motions measured by the various sensors. If they do not correlate, the VSC computer selectively applies individual wheel brakes and/or momentarily reduces engine power as necessary to help the driver regain the intended direction of travel. For example, if the car were tending to continue straight rather than responding to the driver's right turn of the steering wheel, VSC would typically reduce engine power and would apply the right front brake momentarily to help the car follow the intended path. Once proper vehicle attitude is restored, VSC returns to a standby state. When VSC is active, a warning beep tone and instrument panel warning light indicate that the system is functioning. In many cases, VSC reacts well before the driver is aware of a loss of lateral traction. A VSC shutoff button deactivates VSC and electronic traction control for use. At all other times,VSC remains on and functioning. VSC differs from Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) technology. ABS prevents vehicle wheels from locking, decreases the distance required to stop and improves a driver's
control during emergency braking on wet and slippery roads whereas VSC is intended to help a driver maintain the intended direction of travel, even when the brakes are not applied. However, VSC and ABS compliment and work in close coordination with each other in stability control system, providing enhanced driver control in a broad range of situations.VSC can help provide a measure of control in real-world situations faced by even the most careful and experienced drivers. VSC senses the onset of traction loss and helps the driver stay on track. This is achieved via the system's ability to reduce engine power and to control the brake actuator.
8. WHEN DOES IT HELP?
Like the safety systems that preceded it, Vehicle Skid Control is designed to step in when human input is incapable of effectively controlling the vehicle. In most cases, critical situations are the result of human error in the first place-driving too quickly, inattention, misjudgment or simply panicking in an emergency situation. In these situations, everyone can benefit from a safety system that occasionally helps regain vehicle stability, while never taking full control out of the driver's hands.
After the introduction of ABS, no safety advancement has added such a high level of driving security as VSC. When used with ABS and traction control, Vehicle Skid Control significantly increases a driver's chances of recovering from potentially dangerous situations. But no matter how advanced the safety aid, the ultimate fate of a vehicle and its occupants remains in the hands of the driver. No safety system should ever be expected to protect unconditionally. So while the latest generation of stability control systems offer drivers increased protection from both themselves and the unexpected, they can never overcome poor judgement or the laws of physics.
9. REMEDIAL MEASURES
In each case, the cause can be removed by taking the foot off the accelerator or brake and depressing the clutch. The reasons are as follows:-
¢ By decelerating, the vehicle™s speed is lowered, which in turn will start to reduce the magnitude of the skid.
¢ Relaxation of the pressure on the brake pedal will unlock the wheels and allow the tyres to regain traction, enabling the vehicle to be steered.
¢ Depressing the clutch pedal has 3 beneficial effects:
(i) The engine will not stall, enabling the vehicle to be moved quickly from the danger area.
(ii) The page link between engine (providing power) and transmission is broken; there is no drive to any of the wheels, therefore the vehicle is no longer a front, rear or four wheel drive model.
(iii) A very slippery surface can cause the drive to lock up which in turn causes the wheels to lock, keeping the vehicle in a skid situation.
10. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
10.1. Advantages
1) Monitors each wheel independently maximizing the performance of the car.
2) Increases comfort, both physical and psychological.
3) Improves safety aspects of the car and the driver.
4) Helps save money long term.
5) Enhances the ability to dodge a renegade object in its pathways.
10.2. Disadvantages
1) High initial costs.
2) Overdependence.
3) Not perfect.
4) Repairing cost may be high.
5) 11. CONCLUSION
Driving has become more and more dangerous with the ever increasing population of man and vehicles. It is estimated that 25% of all accidents are caused by driver distractions. Automotive technology is being developed everyday to make our lives on the roads much safer. Vehicle Skid Control is one such instance. Safety is the principal benefit of this technology.
But no matter how advanced the safety aid, we should never forget that the ultimate fate of a vehicle and its occupants remains in the hands of the driver. No safety system should ever be expected to protect unconditionally. So while the latest generation of stability control systems offer drivers increased protection for both themselves and the vehicle, they can never overcome poor judgment or the laws of physics.
When we drive, it not only affects our safety but the safety of everyone around us whether driving or not. With increasing development in the field of automobiles, it is only imperative that we go for vehicles that have these technologies installed in them. Vehicle Skid Control would not, in anyway, eliminate all road accidents; however it would lower the percentage of crashes thereby lowering the number of fatalities.
12. REFERENCES
1. experiencemad.co.uk
2. audidrivingexperience.com
3. trailer-bodybuilders.com
4. graham-sykes.co.uk
5. lexus.com
6. howstuffworks.com
7. Heitner Joseph, Automobile Mechanics,2nd ed ,East West press, New Delhi, 2001
8. Sing Harbans,The Automobile,1st edition,S Chand,New Delhi,2001
9. SEMINAR TOPIC FROM :: edufiveseminarstopics.html
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VEHICLE SKID CONTROL

INTRODUCTION


Vehicle skid can be defined as the loss of traction between a vehicle’s tyres and the road surface due to the forces acting on the vehicle. Most skids are caused by driver error, although only about 15% of accidents are the direct result of a vehicle skidding. Skids occurring in other accidents are usually the result of last minute action, by the driver, when faced with a crisis ahead rather than actually causing an accident. Skids can occur both in the dry and wet as well as icy conditions, however, the chances of losing control and having an accident increases by 50% in the wet. The most common type of skid we will be confronted with is when the rear end of the car slides out, causing an oversteer or when the front of the car plows toward the outside of a turn without following the curve of the turn causing an understeer. Usually, oversteer occurs as a result of going into a corner too fast or incorrectly hitting a slick area, causing the rear wheels to oversteer. A third skid called the four wheel skid can also occur, where all the four wheels lock up and the vehicle slides in the direction where the forward momentum is carrying it, with no directional control.
To counter these skids and to prevent accidents from happening, Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) is incorporated in the vehicle. Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) takes the safety aspects of the driver and the vehicle to the next level. It comes under the category of “Passive Technology”, which helps you to avoid a crash. Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) senses the onset of traction loss and helps the driver stay on track. This is achieved via the system's ability to reduce engine power and to control the brake actuator. VSC helps the driver maintain vehicle traction under demanding conditions by detecting and helping to correct the wheel spin. VSC uses a variety of sensor input to determine if the car is losing traction, then applies the brakes to individual wheels to help correct for discrepancies. The system will also back off the throttle to reduce power. VSC integrates traction control to limit rear wheelspin on slippery surfaces. The VSC system electronically monitors speed and direction, and compares the vehicle's direction of travel with the driver's steering, acceleration and braking input. VSC can help the driver compensate for loss of lateral traction, which can cause skids and loss of vehicle control.
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VEHICLE SKID CONTROL
PRESENTED BY:
MOAYANGER JAMIR.
S7 MECH. ENGG.
ROLL NO.32
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INTRODUCTION

Vehicle skid - The loss of traction between a vehicle’s tyres and the road surface.
VSC - Passive Technology.
VSC - To counter skids and prevent accidents.
CAUSES
Harsh or sudden acceleration.

Excessive or sudden braking.

Coarse or jerky steering movements.

Oversteer and understeer.
UNDERSTEER
When a car understeers, the front end of the car slides to the outside of a turn instead of taking the turn. Understeer occurs when the rear tyres have more traction than the front tyres, which often happens with frontwheel drive cars.
OVERSTEER
A car that oversteers turns very sharply, moving the rear of the car to slide outside of a corner while its front points towards the inside. Oversteer occurs when a car’s front tyres have more traction than the rear tyres, particularly with rear wheel drive cars.
TYPES OF SKIDS
The front wheel skid.

The rear wheel skid.

The four wheel skid
FRONT WHEEL SKID
The car tends to take a course outside of the expected course that the driver has steered (understeer).

Understeer occurs when the front slip angle is greater than the rear and the car goes straighter rather than following the intended turn.

Excess speed on entry to a hazard i.e. a corner or bend, or sudden braking to reduce the speed when negotiating the hazard. Both of these actions will have the effect of destabilizing the vehicle making it more vulnerable to a loss of control.

REAR WHEEL SKID
The rear of vehicle swings out of line and gives the impression of trying to overtake the front (oversteer).
Oversteer occurs when the rear tyres have a greater slip angle than the front tyres and the back threatens to overtake the front, causing the vehicle to spin.

Excessive speed into the hazard and sudden braking or acceleration with a rear wheel drive vehicle, destabilizing the vehicle, are the main causes of this skid.

FOUR WHEEL SKID
All four wheels have locked up and the vehicle is sliding in the direction that the forward momentum is carrying it, with no directional control.

Both front and rear wheel skids, if unchecked sufficiently early, can develop into four wheel skids.
Harsh or sudden braking causing the wheels to lock and a sensation of increase in the vehicle’s speed are the main causes.


SKID CONTROL
To sense the onset of traction loss and keep the driver on track.
To deliver transparent intervention the moment the situation becomes unstable.
Integrated with the engine management system to cut power even in tricky situations.
The system automatically applies selective braking to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.
SKID CONTROL
COMPONENTS

Yaw rate sensor.
G-sensor.
Steering angle sensor.
Electronic throttle control.
Slip indicator.
Computer.

WORKING
It monitors information from the steering wheel, tyres, brakes and accelerator.
By combining datas from the various sensors, the central processing unit can detect when a vehicle is in a stable or unstable state.
Automatically applies light brake pressure to a select wheel (or wheels) and control the throttle to maintain or restore control.

ADVANTAGES
Monitors each wheel independently maximizing the performance of the car to optimize the cars handling ability.
Increases comfort, both physical and psychological.
Improves safety aspects of the car and the driver.
Helps save money long term.
Enhances the ability to dodge a renegade object in its pathways.
DISADVANTAGES
High initial costs.

Overdependence.

Not perfect.

Repairing cost may be high.


REMEDIAL MEASURES
By decelerating.

Relaxation of the pressure on the brake pedal.

Depressing the clutch pedal.
CONCLUSION
Safety is the principal benefit of Vehicle Skid Control.
It does not guarantee the elimination of accidents but lowers the percentage of crashes thereby lowering the number of fatalities.
The latest generation of stability control systems offer drivers increased protection for both themselves and the vehicle, they can never overcome poor judgements or the laws of physics.

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CH.PRAVEEN KUMAR

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Vehicle skid can be defined as the loss of traction between vehicle’s tyres and the road surface due to the forces acting on the vehicle.
.Skids can occur both in the dry and wet as well as icy conditions, however, the chances of losing control and having an accident increases by 50% in the wet.
CAUSES:-
The main causes of skidding are as follows:
 Harsh or sudden acceleration.
 Excessive or sudden braking.
 Coarse or jerky steering movements.
 Oversteer and understeer.
Types of SKID:-
• The front wheel skid
• The rear wheel skid
• The four wheel skid
The Front Wheel Skid :-
Characteristics-
The car tends to take a course outside of the expected course that the driver has steered (understeer).
Cause-
Excess speed on entry to a hazard i.e. a corner or bend, or sudden braking to reduce the speed when negotiating the hazard.
The Rear Wheel Skid
Characteristics:-

1.The rear of vehicle swings out of line and gives the impression of trying to overtake the front (oversteer)
2.If the rear tyres approach their traction limit more rapidly than the front, then the effect is for the rear of the car to steer a wider path than the front wheels.
Four Wheel Skid-
Understeer AND OVERSTEER- Understeer occurs when the front slip angle is greater than the rear and the car goes straighter rather than intended turn.
Oversteer occurs when the rear tyres have a greater slip angle than the front tyres and the back threatens to overtake
the front, causing the vehicle to spin.
SKID CONTROL-
 Stability control systems or skid control systems with names like StabiliTrak, Dynamic Stability Control, Stability Management, and Vehicle Skid Control are the latest advancement in vehicle safety
 Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) takes the safety aspects of the driver and the vehicle to a completely new level
Components-
The Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) is made possible by the combination of different electronic and mechanical components
 Yaw rate sensor.
 G-sensor.
 Steering angle sensor.
 Electronic throttle control.
 Slip indicator.
 Computer.
Remedial Measures-
1.By decelerating, the vehicle’s speed is lowered, which in turn will start to reduce the magnitude of the skid.
2. Relaxation of the pressure on the brake pedal will unlock the wheels and allow the tyres to regain traction,enabling the vehicle to be steered.
Advantages –
1.Monitors each wheel independently maximizing the performance of the car.
2. Increases comfort, both physical and psychological
3.Enhances the ability to dodge a renegade object in its pathways.
Disadvantages:-
 High initial costs.
 Overdependence.
 Not perfect.
 Repairing cost may be high
Conclusion-
 Automotive technology is being developed everyday to make our lives on the roads much safer. Vehicle Skid Control is one such instance. Safety is the principal benefit of this technology.
 With increasing development in the field of automobiles, it is only imperative that we go for vehicles that have these technologies installed in them. Vehicle Skid Control would not, in anyway eliminate all road accidents; however it would lower the percentage of crashes thereby lowering the number of fatalities.
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