Ground Semi Active Damping Force Estimator (gSADE) for Magnetorheological Damper Suspension System Using Quarter Heavy Vehicle Model

Abstract:

This paper proposed semi active controller scheme for magnetorheological (MR) damper of a heavy vehicle suspension known as Ground Semi Active Damping Force Estimator (gSADE), where it was modified from Semi Active Damping Force Estimator (SADE) algorithm. A reported algorithm known as Groundhook (GRD) was developed where its aim to minimize tire road forces and hence reduce road damage. Thus, the objective of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of the proposed gSADE algorithm compared to GRD and SADE. These algorithms are applied to a quarter heavy vehicle models and the simulation model was developed and simulated using MATLAB Simulink software. Ride test was conducted at three different speeds and three bump heights, and the simulation results of gSADE, SADE and GRD are compared and analysed. The results showed that the proposed controller is able to reduced tire force significantly compared to GRD control strategy.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 789-790)
• Pages: 913-917
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.789-790.913
• Online since: September 2015
• Authors: Syabillah Sulaiman*, Pakharuddin Mohd Samin, Hishamuddin Jamaluddin, Roslan Abd Rahman, Saiful Anuar Abu Bakar
• Keywords: Ground Semi Active Damping Force Estimator, Groundhook Control, Heavy Vehicle, MR Damper, Semi Active Suspension System, Simulink

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