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Modelling and analysis of suspension systems 151<br />

4 Link Panhard 4 Link Watts<br />

Central Link<br />

Quadralink (Strut)<br />

Semi Trailing Arm<br />

Twist Beam<br />

Fig. 4.13 Graphical representation of rear suspension configurations in<br />

ADAMS/Chassis (provided courtesy of MSC.Software)<br />

(iii) Central Link<br />

(iv) Quadralink (Strut)<br />

(v) Semi Trailing Arm<br />

(vi) Twist Beam<br />

As stated the double wishbone suspension system will form the basis of<br />

much of the following discussion in this chapter. For readers new to the<br />

subject area and unfamiliar with the system the main components are indicated<br />

in Figure 4.14.<br />

Figure 4.14 shows the main components, the modelling of which will be<br />

dependent on the type of analysis to be performed and the outputs that must<br />

be produced. If the model is to be used only for the prediction of suspension<br />

characteristics such as camber angle or half-track change with bump<br />

movement then an accurate definition of the mass and inertial properties of

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