Modeling and Control of a Nonlinear Active Suspension Using Multi-Body Dynamics System Software

Authors

  • M. Fahezal Ismail Industrial Automation Section, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute, 43650 Bdr.Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Y. M. Sam Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
  • S. Sudin Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
  • K. Peng Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117411, Singapore
  • M. Khairi Aripin Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v67.1995

Keywords:

Nonlinear active suspension, ride comfort, road handling, conventional composite nonlinear feedback control, linear quadratic regulator, control algorithm

Abstract

This paper describes the mathematical modeling and control of a nonlinear active suspension system for ride comfort and road handling performance by using multi-body dynamics software so-called CarSim. For ride quality and road handling tests the integration between MATLAB/Simulink and multi-body dynamics system software is proposed. The control algorithm called the Conventional Composite Nonlinear Feedback (CCNF) control was introduced to achieve the best transient response that can reduce to overshoot on the sprung mass and angular of control arm of MacPherson active suspension system. The numerical experimental results show the control performance of CCNF comparing with Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) and passive system.

 

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2014-03-03

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Modeling and Control of a Nonlinear Active Suspension Using Multi-Body Dynamics System Software. (2014). Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering), 67(1). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v67.1995