Vehicle suspension system technology and design

Author

• Goodarzi, Avesta

Additional Author(s)

• Khajepour, Amir

Publisher

San Rafael, CA: Morgan and claypool, 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781627056335

Series

Synthesis lectures on mechanical engineering vol. 2

Subject(s)

• AUTOMOBILES--SPRINGS AND SUSPENSION--DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Notes

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Abstract

The purpose of this book is to cover essential aspects of vehicle suspension systems and provide an easy approach for their analysis and design. It is intended specifically for undergraduate students and anyone with an interest in design and analysis of suspension systems. In order to simplify the understanding of more difficult concepts, the book uses a step-by-step approach along with pictures, graphs and examples. The book begins with the introduction of the role of suspensions in cars and a description of their main components. The types of suspensions are discussed and their differences reviewed. The mechanisms or geometries of different suspension systems are introduced and the tools for their analysis are discussed. In addition, vehicle vibration is reviewed in detail and models are developed to study vehicle ride comfort

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (xiv. 77 p.)

Dimension

-

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

1. Suspensions, functions, and main components --
1.1 Suspension systems --
1.2 Functions of suspension systems --
1.3 Main components of suspension systems --
1.4 Desired features of suspension systems. 2. Classification of suspension systems --
2.1 Different suspension types --
2.1.1 Solid axle --
2.1.2 Torsion beam --
2.1.3 Trailing arm --
2.1.4 Double wishbone --
2.1.5 Macpherson strut --
2.1.6 Multi-link --
2.2 Spring types --
2.2.1 Coil springs --
2.2.2 Torsion bars --
2.2.3 Leaf springs --
2.2.4 Alternative springs --
2.2.5 Advanced materials springs --
2.3 Shock absorber types --
2.3.1 Twin tube --
2.3.2 Mono tube --
2.3.3 Adjustable and adaptive --
2.4 Anti-roll bar. 3. Advanced suspension systems --
3.1 Self-leveling suspensions --
3.2 Semi-active suspensions --
3.3 Active suspensions. 4. Analysis and design of suspension mechanisms --
4.1 Suspension geometry --
4.1.1 Roll center and roll axis --
4.1.2 Camber angle --
4.1.3 Toe angle --
4.2 Fundamentals of vibration --
4.2.1 Vehicle noise, vibration, and harshness --
4.2.2 Road profile --
4.3 Ride comfort evaluation --
4.4 Vehicle vibration model --
4.4.1 1-DOF quarter-car model --
4.4.2 2 DOF quarter-car model --
4.4.3 Half-car model --
4.4.4 Full vehicle model --
4.5 Installation effects --
4.6 Anti-roll bar sizing --
Author biographies.

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