DAMPING PARAMETERS AND VIBRATION IN

PASSENGER CARS: A STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

●Based on the article “Research on structure, propagation and exposure to general vibration
in passenger car for different damping parameters” by Rafał Burdzik & Łukasz Konieczny
Jamil EL-MHAMMAD ULFG1
 Excitation with constant frequency (ca. 21 Hz) for 5 seconds and
The vehicle
once was excited
the testing to vibration
station had by special
been switched kinematic
off, this excitation
made it possible to
machine
analysewith an inductor
the free controlled with a frequency converter
damping vibrations
 Yellow–100 % of fluid volume

Green– 90 % of fluid volume

Blue– 80 % of fluid volume

Red– 70 % of fluid volume

Black– 60 % of fluid volume

Damping force as a function of velocity for hydraulic

shock absorbers with varying fluid volume percentages
Smooth vs Rough Ride :A Comparison of Good and Bad Shock Absorber Cylinders
Visualization of the Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT) Process: How it Works

Next, we will examine the time-frequency structure of the vibrations

using STFT-based 3D graphs.
Vibration Signal Analysis of Passenger Car Floor Panel (Shock Absorber at 100% Fluid Volume) in Time-Frequency Domain
Vibration Signal Analysis of Passenger Car Floor Panel (Shock Absorber at 50% Fluid Volume) in Time-Frequency Domain
 According to
ISO 2631-5
assessment of
adverse health
effect at lifetime
exposure are
acceptable where Effects on the lumbar spine are the
𝑆𝑒𝑑 is below 0.5 and dominating health risk
Comparing the Vertical Vibration Effects on Floor Panels and Spine Response: A Study Using ISO 2631-5:2004
Non-Linear Model and Human Exposure Estimators, with Varying Shock Absorber Fluid Levels(100% vs 50%).
►The obtained results for the shock absorber with 100 % of fluid (𝑆𝑒𝑑 = 0.32142) and 50 % of fluid (𝑆𝑒𝑑 = 0.79909)
 CONCLUSION
► Damping parameters significantly influence
vibration characteristics in passenger cars

► Varying damping parameters can affect

passenger comfort and exposure to whole-
body vibration
► This study underscores the importance of
considering
damping parameters in vehicle design,
manufacturing, and research to enhance
passenger comfort and reduce whole-body
► Furtherexposure.
vibration investigation and practical application of damping
parameters can contribute to advancements in vehicle design,
suspension systems, and overall passenger experience.
ll, damping parameters play a crucial role in vehicle vibration and passenger experience