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78 articles for “suspensions”
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Suspension System with Combined Leaf and Helical Spring: A Review
Abstract: A good suspension system of any automobile vehicle must have minimum deflection, minimum weight, low maintenance and low operating cost with some other fine properties. Springs are major element of any suspension system and first line of its defense. If the suspension springs are rigid enough, they will not absorb road shocks efficiently, and if they are more flexible, then they will keep vibrating for a longer time even after …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Magnetorheological Composite Dampers for Railway Wagon Suspension: Modelling Validation and Performance Analysis
Abstract: Railway wagons encounter continuous vibrations due to track irregularities, resulting in reduced ride comfort and higher dynamic loads. Conventional suspension systems based on springs, hydraulic dampers, or air suspensions provide only limited vibration mitigation. This work investigates the application of magnetorheological (MR) fluid-based dampers, where a polymeric carrier oil (silicone oil) reinforced with carbonyl iron particles serves as a smart composite suspension medium. The MR fluid is synthesized and characterized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 43–63 Read article
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A Review on Enhancing Vehicle Comfort and Handling Through Advanced Suspension Systems
Abstract: Suspension systems are essential for providing a comfortable ride and proper handling in vehicles, especially during cornering. A suspension system's major job is to guard the car's body from shocks and vibrations brought on by uneven and uneven surfaces. Engineers continuously strive to improve their designs for enhanced comfort, and although perfect comfort has not yet been achieved, modern suspension systems are significantly better than their predecessors. Manufacturers and design …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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Analysis of Rear Suspension Geometry of an ATV
Abstract: This research presents the design and optimization of a rear suspension system specifically developed for an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), with the primary goal of enhancing ride quality, handling, and overall dynamic performance across diverse terrains. A key objective is to improve damping characteristics while minimizing unwanted changes in track width and wheelbase during suspension articulation. The study carefully examines critical suspension parameters, including camber angle, toe angle, and wheel travel, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 275–286 Read article
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Design and Manufacturing of Suspension and Steering System of a F3 Vehicle
Abstract: The suspension and steering systems are critical subsystems of any formula-style racing vehicle, directly influencing its stability, handling, and driver safety. This paper focuses on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of suspension and steering systems for a Formula Student F3 vehicle. The primary objective is to develop a lightweight, reliable, and efficient design that complies with Formula Student competition rulebooks while ensuring optimum ride quality and performance. Using advanced computer-aided …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Simulation of Pole Placement Controller for an Active Bus Suspension System
Abstract: Designing a suspension system for a bus is an interesting and challenging control problem. When the suspension system is designed, a one quarter bus model (one of the four wheels) is used to reduce the complexity of the problem. The active suspension system is the one which has a force actuator in parallel to passive suspension. The open loop time response of the suspension system is damped oscillatory and has …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Formulation, Evaluation, and Stability Studies of a Topical Clotrimazole and Zinc Oxide Suspension with Enhanced Skin Protective Properties
Abstract: Background: Clotrimazole is a well-known antifungal agent frequently used in the treatment of various superficial fungal infections, while Zinc Oxide is a widely accepted skin protectant with soothing, astringent, and antimicrobial properties. Combining these agents in a topical suspension offers a dual therapeutic approach, enhancing both antifungal efficacy and skin protection. Objective: The objective of this study was to formulate, evaluate, and conduct stability studies on topical suspensions containing Clotrimazole …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Dynamic Vibration and Damping Analysis of Sustainable Nano-Reinforced Polymer Composite Elements for Vehicle Suspension Applications
Abstract: This paper presents an analytical investigation into the dynamic vibration characteristics of nano-reinforced polymer composite elements intended for vehicle suspension applications. A single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) quarter-car model is employed to derive fundamental expressions for natural frequency, damping ratio, logarithmic decrement, and displacement transmissibility. The primary contribution lies in establishing explicit analytical linkages between material-level viscoelastic properties specifically storage modulus and loss modulus and system-level suspension parameters including stiffness and damping coefficients. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 561–570 Read article
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Hill Climbing Motorcycle with Extended Swing Arm and Mono Suspension
Abstract: The paper “Hill climbing motorcycle with extended swing arm and mono suspension” deals with the implementation of various parts for the advancement of the road motorcycle to hill climbing motorcycle. In recent years, hill climbing is considered as a sport in many abroad countries. No normal road motorcycle can be used for this purpose. i.e. it does not provide proper stability and control of the vehicle over steep hills. In …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Aqueous Microparticle Suspensions as Working Liquids in the PMMA Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: AbstractPolymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices have been fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, drilling and direct bonding technique. The influence of effective viscosity on the speed of surface-driven capillary flow of aqueous microparticle suspensions has been studied. The surface-driven capillary flow of any particular aqueous microparticle suspension is faster in the microchannel of larger channel aspect ratio. Also, the surface-driven suspension flow is faster on the surface of higher …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Aqueous Microparticle Suspensions in the Straight PMMA Microchannels
Abstract: The straight polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microchannels are fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Total 120 individual PMMA microfluidic devices are fabricated by author’s own hands-on completely. Total 120 individual audio video interleave files as ‘FileName.avi’ are recorded and analyzed by author. The surface-driven capillary flow of different aqueous microparticle suspensions are recorded in these straight PMMA microchannels. The effects of channel aspect ratio, effective viscosity …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Bowman’s Suspension System using Amesim
Abstract: Bowman’s suspension system has been specially designed to provide good ride comfort and to reduce the effect of shocks. The design stabilizes the vehicle while driving. It increases resistance to body inclination. The angular movement of linkages helps while driving and emergency braking with high control precision. The horizontal movement of the springs helps to reduce the roll of the vehicle while accelerating and braking. Usually in a vehicle all …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 54–60 Read article
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Deflection Analysis of the Leaf Spring Suspension System with the Combination of Helical Springs
Abstract: An efficient and optimized leaf spring suspension system for heavy vehicles must have low deflection but good damping capacity of absorbing shocks and jerks. In this research article, deflection analysis of a modified leaf spring suspension system with the combination of helical spring model is presented. To furnish this end, in the typical leaf spring suspension system model, a helical spring at each side of the master leaf is incorporated. …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Microparticle Suspensions in the Sudden Expansion PMMA Microchannels
Abstract: AbstractAuthor has fabricated a set of sudden expansions micro channels in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, drilling, air dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma processing, direct bonding technique and chip separation technique. The surface-driven capillary flow of dyed water and three individual aqueous microparticle suspensions are studied with respect to the effects of channel aspect ratio, effective viscosity and surface wettability. The number densities …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Air Conditioning System by Using Four Wheeler Vehicle Suspension
Abstract: Now a day we have required fuel efficient car. But the engine of the cars is not efficient when the load on car is high. For this purpose we have reduce the load on engine that is to run the AC and Compressor. Instead of engine power we are used the suspension system for producing compressed air and AC effect Vice- Versa. Current air-conditioning systems can reduce the fuel economy …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Double Wishbone Suspension for Formula Student Car
Abstract: By getting to know the fundamental ideas of suspension systems and mechanical procedure, this project aims to present an insight in to designing the car suspension and its mathematical model with the chassis and make foundation in vector theory was established and applied to the new method so as to work out the positions of all exterior elements relative to the chassis. Again when the geometry and layout of the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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A general review of the fundamentals of MATLAB Vehicle passive suspension system Simulink Model
Abstract: In order to enhance the comfort and handling characteristics of a vehicle, the installation of a suspension system is necessary. This system plays a crucial role in improving ride quality and road handling. For basic car models with two degrees of freedom, a passive suspension system is commonly utilized. This type of suspension system is renowned for its exceptional reliability and does not rely on an external power source, is …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Stress Analysis of Leaf Spring Suspension System with the Combination of Helical Springs
Abstract: This research article deals with a modified version of leaf spring suspension system introduced for the optimization of existing leaf spring suspension system design, by the combination of two helical springs with the master leaf. To furnish this end, a semi-elliptical type mono leaf spring of light weighted mini truck is considered for design and modeling work. On both the sides of this mono leaf, a helical spring is designed …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Polymer-Enhanced and Conventional Magnetorheological Fluids in E-Bicycle Semi-Active Suspension
Abstract: In light of the increased use of electric bicycles as a sustainable transport means, various mechanical challenges emerge which were absent in traditional bicycles, primarily concerning vibration isolation and riding comfort. Indeed, hub motors, batteries and the entire drivetrain system produce dynamic excitations which passive suspension cannot handle effectively. This paper presents a comparison of conventional magnetorheological (MR) fluid and the polymer-based MR nanocomposite fluid within the context of semi-active …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Aspen HYSYS Simulation of Suspension (Slurry) Process for the Production of Polyethylene
Abstract: AbstractThis study deals with the steady state simulation of polyethylene plant using Aspen HYSYS V10 simulation model. Looped reactor model is used to mimic the behaviour of the suspension (slurry) polymerization process. Effect of various operating conditions like the inflow rate of the monomer ethylene on solvent, catalyst, co-monomer and hydrogen flow rate are studied. Model predicted that the change in monomer flow rate linearly affected the process variables. Keywords: …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31–34 Read article