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Tutorial on semi-active suspension systems
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Tutorial on semi-active suspension systems

Tutorial on semi-active suspension systems

(OP)
Hi!  Brand new to the list, and to this topic in general.  

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any good (but pretty BASIC) tutorials on suspension systems, specifically semi-active suspension systems.  Websites, books, technical papers, whatever.  

My level of knowledge is very low, so I want to start at the bottom and work my way up.  So, in your suggestions, I appreciate you assuming I know little or nothing about suspension systems, let alone semi-active ones.  

(In truth, I know a little, but don't feel comfortable enough with the topic yet and want to get more background.  Maybe even a tutorial on suspension systems first, working up into semi-active and active control, and eventually into theories like skyhook, etc.)

Thanks...Toolshed

RE: Tutorial on semi-active suspension systems

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What do you mean by semi-active?

Do you have a reasonable understanding of control theory?

If you haven't done so I suggest you read and understand Milliken's Race Car Vehicle Dynamics.

Heres all the SAE papers


      
 2002-01-1582 A new approach to control a semi-active suspension using different optimal strategies
      
    Author(s): Nikzad S., V.,  
      



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 2001-01-3269 Hybrid control of a semi-active suspension system
      
    Author(s): Nouillant, Cedic, Moreau, Xavier, Oustaloup, Alain,  
      

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 2001-01-3306 Semi-active steering wheel for steer-by-wire system
      
    Author(s): Park, Youngjin, Jung, Inyong,  
      

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 2000-01-3408 Vibration and shock isolation performance of a commercial semi-active vehicle seat damper
      
    Author(s): McManus, Steven J., St. Clair, Kenneth A.,  
      

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 2000-01-3304 Optimization of a vehicle suspension using a semi-active damper
      
    Author(s): Motta, Daniel S., Zampieri, Douglas E., Pereira, Allan K. A.,  
      

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 2000-05-0178 An integrated semi-active suspension for passenger vehicle
      
    Author(s): Park, Hyuk-Sung, Park, Young-Pil,  
      


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 1996-25-0303 Observers for slow-active suspension control
      
    Author(s): Zattoni, E., Chericoni, M.,  
      


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 960936 Optimal preview control design of active and semi-active suspension systems including jerk
      
    Author(s): Youn, Iljoong,  
      



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 951063 Optimization of active and passive suspensions based on a full car model
      
    Author(s): ElBeheiry, ElSayed M., Karnopp, Dean C.,  
      

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 942378 Semi-active suspension with multiple damping and leveling curves
      
    Author(s): Vannucci, Sergio Nelo,  
      

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 943941 Optimal preview control design of active and semi-active suspension including jerk
      
    Author(s): Youn, Iljoong,  
      

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 945064 Preview hydraulic-pneumatic semi-active suspension
      
    Author(s): Roberti, V., Jezequel, L.,  
      

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 945065 Design problems of the semi-active wheel suspension system and a possible way of their elimination
      
    Author(s): Palkovics, L., Bokor, J., Venhovens, P.,  
      

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 948188 Design of imc structured automotive semi-active damping controller
      
    Author(s): Park, Sejin, Koo, Jakyum,  
      

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 948190 A robust semi-active suspension control law to improve ride quality
      
    Author(s): Yi, Kyongsu, Oh, Taeil, Suh, Myung W.,  
      


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 940863 Development of the semi-active suspension system based on the Sky-hook damper theory
      
    Author(s): Emura, Junichi, Kakizaki, Shinobu, Yamaoka, Fumiyuki, Nakamura, Michiya,  
      

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 933008 Analysis of intelligent suspension systems for commercial vehicles
      
    Author(s): von Glasner, Egon-Christian, Goehring, Ernst, Povel, Rolf, Schuetzner, Paul,  
      

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 933048 Investigations into alternative suspension for commercial vehicles
      
    Author(s): Wilkinson, Paul A., Crolla, David A.,  
      


    

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 933805 Observer Design for Electronic Suspension Applications
      
    Author(s): Hedrick, J. K.,  
      


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 928338 Study of a nonlinear preview semi-active suspension system
      
    Author(s): Jezequel, L., Roberti, V.,  
      


      

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 925105 On the model-based design of semi-active and active suspension for private cars
      
    Author(s): Roukieh, S., Titli, A.,  
      

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 925235 Development of a new continuously variable damper for semi- active suspensions
      
    Author(s): De Koch, C.,  
      

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 922140 Passive versus active and semi-active suspension from theory to application in North American industry
      
    Author(s): Barak, Pinhas,  
      

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 917178 Semiactive and active control of air suspension systems for commercial vehicles
      
    Author(s): Goehring, E., Povel, R., von Glasner, E. Ch., Schuetzner, P.,  
      

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 910659 A regenerative active suspension system
      
    Author(s): Wendel, Glenn R., Stecklein, Gary L.,  
      

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 911904 Semi-active suspension control for a full vehicle model
      
    Author(s): Crolla, D. A., Abdel-Hady, M. B. A.,  
      

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 900642 The influence of sampling conditions on the repeatability of diesel particulate and vapor phase hydrocarbon and PAH measurements
      
    Author(s): Waldenmaier, D. A., Gratz, L. D., Bagley, S. T., Johnson, J. H., Leddy, D. G.,  
      

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 902283 Control of active suspension with parameter uncertainty and non-white road unevenness disturbance input
      
    Author(s): Kiriczi, S., Kashani, R.,  
      

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 902284 Methods for eliminating jerk and noise in semi-active suspensions
      
    Author(s): Nobles, Charles M., Miller, Lane R.,  
      

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 904817 Analysis of active and semi-active vehicle suspensions fitted with a pneumatic self-energizing levelling device
      
    Author(s): Hall, B. B., Tang, J. S.,  
      

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 905124 A modular concept for suspension control
      
    Author(s): Decker, H., Schramm, W., Kallenbach, R.,  
      

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 890089 Design and evaluation of an adjustable automobile suspension
      
    Author(s): Barak, Pinhas,  
      

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 892484 Experimental comparison of passive, semi-active on/off, and semi- active continuous suspensions
      
    Author(s): Ivers, Douglas E., Miller, Lane R.,  
      

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 892485 Self-tuning optimal control of an active suspension
      
    Author(s): Chen, Hung-Hsu Fred, Guenther, Dennis A.,  
      

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 881133 The design and development of a semi-active suspension for a military tank
      
    Author(s): Miller, Lane R., Nobles, Charles M.,  
      

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 884420 Theoretical comparisons of various active suspension systems in terms of performance and power requirements
      
    Author(s): Crolla, D. A., Aboul Nour, A. P. A.,  
      

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 874774 Performance and design considerations for dissipative semi-active suspension systems for automobiles
      
    Author(s): Sharp, R. S., Hassan, S. A.,  
      


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 864901 The relative performance capabilities of passive, active and semi- active car suspension systems
      
    Author(s): Sharp, R. S., Hassan, S. A.,  
      


 
  
     

 

Cheers

Greg Locock

RE: Tutorial on semi-active suspension systems

Sure. www.sae.org

Cheers

Greg Locock

RE: Tutorial on semi-active suspension systems

(OP)
More specifically, you can find SAE technical papers at http://www.sae.org/servlets/techtrack?PROD_TYP=PAPER.

Greg did all the hard work of giving you the paper numbers and titles, so they should be easy to find.  You will have to purchase them, but a wonderful resource.

Toolshed

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