Vehicle ride enhancement using simulation assisted rubber mount design. (20th February 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abdollahi, M.; Olatunbosun, O.A.
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle design. Volume 26:Number 2/3(2001)
• Page Start: 175
• Page End: 186
• Publication Date: 2004-02-20
• Subjects: ride comfort -- dynamic modelling -- rubber mounts; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; 629.231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-3369

Abstract

The work reported here describes the results of a series of parameter studies to investigate the relative effects of varying each suspension component parameter on vehicle ride comfort. The vehicle sprung mass was identified as having a significant effect on the overall ride index. A methodology is prescribed by which the ride performance of a vehicle with a passive suspension arrangement could be maintained at a predetermined limit irrespective of the vehicle load condition by suitable design of the suspension strut rubber mounts.