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Modelling and analysis of suspension systems 177<br />

UNI<br />

SPH<br />

REV<br />

UNI<br />

SPH<br />

TRA<br />

REV<br />

SPH<br />

REV<br />

INPLANE<br />

MOTION<br />

SPH<br />

FIX<br />

MOTION<br />

TRANS<br />

Fig. 4.37<br />

Modelling the front suspension example using rigid joints<br />

In order to produce a zero-degree-of-freedom model for this suspension the<br />

bushes at the top and bottom of the strut have been replaced by a universal<br />

and a spherical joint.<br />

The bushes that were used to connect the lower arm and the tie rod assembly<br />

to the vehicle body were replaced in this study by a revolute joint. The<br />

axis of this joint was aligned between the two bushes as shown in Figure<br />

4.37. For the suspension modelled in this manner using rigid joints it is<br />

possible to calculate the degrees of freedom for the system as follows:<br />

Parts 9 6 54<br />

Fix 1 6 6<br />

Trans 2 5 10<br />

Rev 3 5 15<br />

Uni 2 4 8<br />

Sphs 4 3 12<br />

Inplane 1 1 1<br />

Motion 2 1 2<br />

ΣDOF 0<br />

For this suspension it was possible to compare the simulation results with<br />

measured suspension rig test data provided by the vehicle manufacturer for<br />

the variation of:<br />

(i) Camber angle (deg) with bump movement (mm)<br />

(ii) Steer angle (deg) with bump movement (mm)<br />

(iii) Vertical force (N) with bump movement (mm)

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