Document Type: Research Paper

Authors

• Javad Meshkatifar ¹
• Mohsen Esfahanian ²

¹ Master Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology

² Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology

Abstract

In this paper, the effects of roll center height of McPherson suspension mechanism on dynamic behaviour of a vehicle are first studied, and then the optimum location of roll center of this suspension system is determined for a conceptual Class A vehicle. ADAMS/Car software was used for the analysis of vehicle dynamic behaviour in different positions of suspension roll center. Next, optimization process has been done using ADAMS/Insight. Results show significant effects of roll center location on body roll angle, body roll rate and steering response. Also, the contradiction between body roll and steering response can be observed.

Keywords

• Vehicle dynamics
• Roll center height
• McPherson suspension mechanism

Main Subjects

• Optimization
• Railway Vehicle and Automobile Technologies