MATHEMATICAL SUSPENSION MODELLING

The article describes how a simple mathematical model was used with an analogue computer to assess the difference in ride quality between an interconnected and a non-interconnected vehicle suspension system. The model is not intended to represent any particular type of interconnected suspension and is designed to show the advantages of this type of suspension. The interconnection is in series with the spring and damper system, this being a common method of application. /TRRL/

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  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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• Authors:
  • BULMAN, D N
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 45-48
• Serial:
  • AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers
  • ISSN: 0307-6490

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analog computers; Comfort; Design; Mathematical models; Mechanical stability; Quality control; Riding qualities; Simulation; Suspension systems; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quality
• Old TRIS Terms: Analogue computer; Suspension (Stability)
• ITRD Terms: 9138: Comfort; 6473: Mathematical model; 9063: Quality; 9103: Simulation; 1329: Suspension (veh)
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00137711
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM