Transactions on Transport Sciences 2010, 3(4):197-203

Technical Note on Design of Suspension Parameters for FSAE Vehicle

O. Suchomel*,1, B. Ruzicka2
1 CULS Prague, Technical Faculty, Department of Vehicles and Ground Transport, Prague, Czech Republic
2 University of Technology Brno, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Machine and Industrial Design, Brno, Czech Republic

Correct suspension parameters determination is one of the most important design issues in the development of each type of car. The aim of the suspension design in the field of race cars is to provide ideal operating conditions for the tire and to allow it to generate the maximum amount of traction, braking and lateral forces which determine a vehicle's acceleration capabilities. This article describes the determination of the Formula Student/SAE car suspension parameters related to the vertical dynamics of the car as a basic point in tuning up the suspension on the car itself in real operating conditions.

Keywords: Suspension parameters, spring rate, damping rate, Formula Student/SAE.

Published: December 1, 2010  Show citation

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Suchomel, O., & Ruzicka, B. (2010). Technical Note on Design of Suspension Parameters for FSAE Vehicle. Transactions on Transport Sciences, 3(4), 197-203
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