| Abstract: | In this article, the properties of active and semi-active suspension for heavy goods vehicles are compared. The criteria for the comparison are the RMS sprung mass vertical acceleration, RMS dynamic tyre force, and suspension power consumption. The active system is based on an air-spring with controlled in-flow and out-flow of the air. In the semi-active system, a controlled hydraulic damper is employed. The results concerning the semi-active suspension system were taken from the article by Besinger et al. Besinger, F.H., Cebon, D. and Cole, D.J., 1995, Force control of a semi-active damper. Vehicle System Dynamics, 24(9), 695-723.]. |
