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Introduction to Modern
Vehicle Design
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Functions of suspension systems

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Perception of ride – subjective evaluations

Perception of ride – standards

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Basic vibrational analysis

Simple spring-mass-damper system

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Simple spring-mass-damper system

Bounce and pitch

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Suspension Components

Leaf springs

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Torsion bars

Coil springs

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Air springs

Dampers (Shock absorbers)

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Suspension types

Hotchkiss suspensions

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Four-link car suspensions

De Dion suspensions

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Short-long arm/MacPherson strut

Trailing arm suspension

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Multilink suspension

Swing arm suspension

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