What affects cornering force?
Speed, weight, road conditions, tyre characteristics effect the cornering force. The higher the speed, the higher the cornering force. That’s why it’s important to fit tyres with the speed rating recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer. The higher the weight, the higher the cornering force. So, we shouldn’t overload the vehicle and should have tyres with the proper load range or load index. Cornering force is affected by bad weather. Snow and ice, in particular, can cause tyres to slide when turning – especially when driven at speed. All-weather and winter tyres are designed to reduce this risk. Tyre width, size and pressure are clearly related to the contact area between tyre tread and the road. The bigger the contact area, the more cornering force the tyres can provide.
How to Calculate Horizontal Lateral Acceleration?
Horizontal Lateral Acceleration calculator uses Horizontal Lateral Acceleration = (Cornering Velocity^2)/(Corner Radius) to calculate the Horizontal Lateral Acceleration, The Horizontal Lateral Acceleration formula is defined as the acceleration due to the centrifugal and centripetal forces that act on the vehicle during cornering. Horizontal Lateral Acceleration is denoted by Aα symbol.
How to calculate Horizontal Lateral Acceleration using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Horizontal Lateral Acceleration, enter Cornering Velocity (V) & Corner Radius (R) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Horizontal Lateral Acceleration calculation can be explained with given input values -> 25.6 = (16^2)/(160).