Optimal suspension design with microcomputerized parameter optimizing damping

Abstract

The problem of vibration isolation is investigated from the standpoint of modern control and optimization theory. The proposed suspension design was verified experimentally by means of a micromputerized suspension model. The experimental results are very encouraging and indicate promising potential application of the proposed scheme to real-world systems. This paper describes the modeling and formulation of an optimal suspension design and the implementation aspects of the proposed microcomputerized optimal suspension scheme.