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Vehicle traversing a curve with its swept envelope drawn around it; outer body corners and inner rear wheel paths visible

Apr 12, 2026Updated Jul 30, 202618 min read

What Is Swept Path Analysis? Geometry, Worked Example and How to Do One

What swept path analysis is, who uses it and when, the geometry behind it, a worked pen-and-paper example, and how to do a swept path analysis step by step.

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