Road–frequency based optimisation of damping coefficients for semi–active suspension systems

In this paper, a sequential quadratic programming method for determining the optimal damping coefficients of a semi–active suspension system is investigated. Two objective functions (i.e., mean squares of the sprung–mass absolute acceleration and the dynamic load) are minimised under four constraints. By splitting the road frequency range into four regions, the optimal damping coefficients in individual regions are obtained. Simulation results of three cases (passive, semi–active with optimal static damping coefficients, and semi–active with optimal dynamic damping coefficients) show that the semi–active suspension system significantly improve the ride comfort, road holding, and reduce the noise and harshness.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2013.055493
• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Copyright © 2013 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
• Authors:
  • Turnip, Arjon
  • Hong, Keum–Shik
• Publication Date: 2013

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 84-101
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Vehicle Design
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1477-5360
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJVD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Active suspension systems; Optimization; Passenger comfort; Resistance (Mechanics); Resonance frequency; Tire/pavement noise
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01491771
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 3 2013 12:28PM