EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL APPROACH FOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM USED IN TWO WHEELER
Keywords:
Suspension system, Shock Absorber, composite material, weight reduction, torsional strengthAbstract
A suspension system or shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out and dissipate kinetic
energy. The shock absorbers function is to absorb or dissipate energy. In a vehicle, it reduces the effect of traveling
over rough ground, leading to improve ride quality, and increase in comfort due to substantially reduced amplitude
of disturbances. Almost all suspension systems consist of springs and dampers, which tend to limit the performance
of a system due to their physical constraints. Suspension systems, comprising of springs and dampers are usually
designed for passenger’s safety and do little to improve passenger comfort. The need for Dampers arises because of
the roll and pitches associated with vehicle/bike maneuvering and from the roughness of roads. The purpose of a
shock absorber, within any moving object, is to dissolve the kinetic energy evenly while eliminating any decelerating
force that may be destructive to the object. Shock absorbers are an important part of automobile and motorcycle
suspensions, aircraft landing gear, and the supports for many industrial machines.
