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Lab 04 - Quarter Car Modeling

The lab focuses on quarter car modeling to understand vehicle dynamics and suspension systems. Participants will develop a mathematical model, analyze its behavior, and simulate it using MATLAB/Simulink software. The lab also includes discussions on parameter effects, applications, limitations, and comparisons with other vehicle models.

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Lab 04 - Quarter Car Modeling

The lab focuses on quarter car modeling to understand vehicle dynamics and suspension systems. Participants will develop a mathematical model, analyze its behavior, and simulate it using MATLAB/Simulink software. The lab also includes discussions on parameter effects, applications, limitations, and comparisons with other vehicle models.

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ME 2541

Mechatronic Systems Engineering


Lab 4 - Quarter car Modeling

Objective:

To understand the concept of quarter car modeling and its applications in vehicle dynamics

Introduction:

In this lab, we will explore the dynamics of a quarter car model, which is a simplified representation
of a vehicle's suspension system. The suspension system plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth
ride for passengers, reducing the impact of bumps and shocks on the road.

In this lab, you will learn how to develop a mathematical model of a quarter car system, analyze its
behavior and the practical applications. You will also explore different parameters and how they
affect the performance of the system. The lab sheet will guide you through the process of developing
the model and simulating it using software tools.

Materials:

MATLAB/Simulink software

Theory:

Quarter Section,

 Chassis 1/4
 Suspension (1/2 of axle mass)
 Wheel (Mass of 1 wheel )
 Road
Calculations and Simulations:

Free body diagram,


Mass of the chassis (mc) – 500 kg

Zc Mass of the tire (mw) – 30kg

mc Stiffness of the car body spring (ks) – 20 000 N/m

Stiffness of the car tire (kt) – 180 500 N/m


ds Zw
Damping coefficient (ds) – 1500 N.s/m
mw
Road position – Zr

Wheel position – Zw
Zr
Chassis vertical position – Zc

1. Obtain the modeling equations for the quarter car model


2. Simulate the quarter car model using MATLAB/Simulink

Discussion:

1. Study the effects of different parameters on the quarter car model and selecting optimum
suspension parameters and discuss the reason to select them
2. Discuss the applications of quarter car model in vehicle dynamics
3. Discuss the limitations of the quarter car model
4. Compare the quarter car model with other vehicle models

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