Optimal control of vehicle suspensions. Proefschrift Technische Universiteit Delft TUD, Delft.

Author(s)
Venhovens, P.J.Th.
Year
Abstract

This thesis deals with the control system design of intelligent suspension systems for automotive application. Unlike contemporary suspensions with fixed characteristics, the adjustment of particular suspension properties may enhance performance noticeably. The main point of examination is concentrated on the design of the controller that adjusts the suspension for varying external conditions such as speed, road condition and steering manoeuvre. The potential of suspension control has been illustrated on the basis of active and semi-active lies in the field of energy consumption. A practical example of a semi-active device is an adjustable damper that is only able to dissipate energy. The active suspension is characterised by an effort source such as a hydraulic cylinder or electric motor. The thesis has been split in two parts. In the first part only a single wheel station of a car (quarter-car) will be treated whereas the second part deals with a full-vehicle. The quarter-car analyses are very useful to gain insight into the problems related to suspension control. It makes the analysis and synthesis of the full-vehicle much easier. (A)

Publication

Library number
942645 ST [electronic version only]
Source

Delft, Delft University of Technology TUD, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, 1994, X + 378 p., 46 ref. - ISBN 90-370-0093-2

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