PSI - Issue 77

Francisco Castro et al. / Procedia Structural Integrity 77 (2026) 611–630 Francisco Castro/ Structural Integrity Procedia 00 (2026) 000 – 000

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The summary of the obtained results for the roll center height position for each load case previously defined are presented in Table 4. Table 4 – Summary of roll-centre height position measurements. Load case scenario Roll-center height [m] Load case: empty 0.0308 Load case 1 0.0279 Load case 2 0.0251 Load case 3 0.0297 Load case 4 0.0211 Load case 5 0.0274 Road tests In order to validate the method developed to estimate the CoG height position through lateral dynamics conditions, a series of in-motion cornering maneuvers were conducted where the prototype vehicle followed a simple curved trajectory. These tests aimed to generate measurable roll motion by inducing lateral acceleration while maintaining controlled and repeatable conditions. The data obtained from the road tests, for all load case scenarios, are presented in Figure 15. The final results for the CoG height are summarized in Table 5. a) b)