Dynamic Characteristics of Kinetic Suspension Systems for Vehicle Applications
Funding: 2005: $50,000
2006: $100,000
2007: $100,000
2008: $50,000
Funding or Partner Organisation: Australian Research Council (ARC Linkage Projects)
Kinetic Pty Ltd (Kinetic Pty. Ltd.)
Start year: 2005
Summary: Suspension systems play a key role in vehicle dynamics and, in addition to providing ride comfort, can prevent or minimise fatal collisions by enhancing vehicle stability. This project aims to advance the theory and design of the kinetic suspension systems (KSS), which break the compromise between ride comfort and vehicle handling inherent in most existing systems. Industry Partner, Kinetic, has invented many novel KSS and currently leads the world in the R&D of KSS technology. The gained ability in reliable analysis and virtual experimentation on the systems prior to prototyping and on-road tests enables the industry to rapidly commercialise the cutting-edge, safety-critical technology, thus bringing great benefits to society.
Publications:
CHEN, S 2017, 'Influence of Key Parameters of Hydraulically Interconnected Suspension on Vehicle Dynamics and Experimental Validation', Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 53, no. 14, pp. 39-39.
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Keywords: mechanical systems dynamics, suspension system, vehicle safety, multibody dynamics, hydraulically interconnected suspension, vehicle ride comfort,
FOR Codes: Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Transport, Automotive equipment, Automotive Engineering not elsewhere classified, Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified, Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Transport, Transport energy efficiency