DYNAMIC LOADING EFFECTS ON CAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DURING ROAD DRIVING

Authors

  • Wong Sien Jie Automotive Development Centre, Institute of Vehicle System Engineering (IVeSE), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA
  • Saiful Anuar Abu Bakar Automotive Development Centre, Institute of Vehicle System Engineering (IVeSE), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jtse.v10.210

Abstract

Suspension system plays a vital role in providing a pleasure and safe driving experience. Because of that, studying the behaviour of suspension system during road driving is crucial. This paper describes the work carried out to investigate the dynamic loading effects on suspension components during rough road driving and analyse based on safety factor and fatigue life. A multibody simulation using SolidWorks software is conducted. Von Mises stress, strain, and displacement distribution plots are generated to visualize stress and deformation patterns. Fatigue life distribution plots indicate infinite fatigue life strength for the majority of components. Kinematic and compliance test examines roll centre, vertical movement of the wheel centre, toe angle and camber angle. This comprehensive analysis contributes to suspension system design and optimization, improving vehicle safety and durability.

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Published

2023-10-26

How to Cite

Jie, W. S., & Abu Bakar, S. A. (2023). DYNAMIC LOADING EFFECTS ON CAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DURING ROAD DRIVING. Journal of Transport System Engineering, 10(2), 27–36. https://doi.org/10.11113/jtse.v10.210

Issue

Vol 10, No 2 (2023): Volume 10 Issue 2 (December)

Section

Transport System Engineering

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