Sliding mode control design for active suspension on a half-car model

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a new robust strategy in controlling the active suspension system. The strategy utilized the proportional integral sliding mode control scheme. A half-car model is used in the study and the performance of the controller is compared to the linear quadratic regulator and with the existing passive suspension system. A simulation study is performed to prove the effectiveness and robustness of the control approach.