The experimental implementation and comparison of active, semiactive, and passive vehicle suspensions utilizing a linear electric motor /

Also, the experimental results are compared to previous

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Williams, Monte Glen
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:Also, the experimental results are compared to previous
computer control of a linear electric motor. The details of
Details of the design and development of the experimental
developed and used to provide baseline performance criteria.
differences exist between the active suspension and the three
each suspension when implemented on the test rig were almost
experimental results for a resistance controlled semiactive
identical to the rankings resulting from theory. The
implementation of active and semiactive suspension control
indication of the feasibility of electric motors for
knowledge by the reader. A theoretical quarter car model is
motor at realizing the control strategies. This gives an
of the experimental implementation of an active automobile
passive suspension. These suspensions are realized via
performance criteria showed that an active suspension is
performance.
semiactive suspensions. This indicates that an active
strategies. Furthermore, the control algorithms are compared
substantially better than a passive one. Also, only minimal
suspension is not needed for excellent suspension
suspension performance criteria. The relative comparisons of
suspension using dual dampers. The experimental test rig and
suspension, three types of semiactive suspensions, and a
test rig are given. The experimental results are compared to
The primary objective of this research is the investigation
the suspensions are explained in full assuming no prior
the theoretical results to study the effectiveness of the
theoretical simulation results agreed fairly well for all
to each other to rate each for performance versus complexity.
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xiii, 101 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.