equivalent k value (spring and tyre stiffness)

[321GO]

Im trying to determine the correct equivalent k values for the spring rates for the sprung and unsprung mass.

For instance, is kspring + ktyre correct for the unsprung part (when trying to calc. the critical damping for example)?

Gracias

 

[GregLocock]

Yes, that's springs in parallel

Cheers

Greg Locock


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[321GO]

Thanks again Greg

I also found great info on kaztechnologies regarding this

 

[321GO]

Twin tyre would then also simply be kspring + 2 x ktyre right.

 

[GregLocock]

Yes

Cheers

Greg Locock


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