A Seminar Report on
<suspension system>
Submitted in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the
degree of
Bachelor of Technology
In
Branch
SUBMITTED BY
NAME - BIKRAM KESHARI NAHAK
REGD NO -2101305175
Under the Supervison of
SUNIL KUMAR SAHU
H.O.D (MECH)
KALAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
GOVINDAVIHAR, GOVINDAPUR
BERHAMPUR (2022-2026)
KALAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Govinda Vihar,Gobindapur,
Berhampur,Odisha
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
This is to certify that the dissertation work entitled “SUSPENSION
SYSYTEM”, being submitted by BIKRAM KESHARI NAHAK (Regd. No.
2101305175s) for the partial fulfillment of BACHELORE OF
TECHNOLOGY in Mechanical Branch at the KALAM INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY embodies the results of the work carried out by him/her
within the prescribed period under my guidance and supervision during
the academic session 2023. The matter presented in this dissertation has
been solely submitted by me and neither I have copied from anywhere nor
submitted by anybody in any other university.
Seminar Supervisor SUNIL KUMAR SAHU
(H.O.D,MECH ENGG.)
Principal
Kalam Institute of Technology
DECLARATION
I, BIKRAM KESHARI NAHAK of the student hereby declare that the
dissertation entitled “SUSPENSION SYSTEM” submitted by us in partial fulfillment of
the requirements of B. Tech. (MECHANICAL) is a record of our bonafide work carried
out by me under the guidance of SUNIL KUMAR SAHU Department of Mechanical
Engineering, KIT, Berhampur.
The output of the work included in the report has not been submitted to any other
University / Institution for award of any degree or published by any person, except us, in
any form including electronic publication on the internet.
BIKRAM KESHARI NAHAK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to my seminar
Supervisor SUNIL KUMAR SAHU ,for having been a constant source of encouragement
and also for his valuable guidance in each and every aspect of this project.
I would also thankful to Prof. (Dr).Pabitra Kumar Tripathy, Principal, KIT, for
encouraging me to complete this project report.
I am indebted to our HOD, SUSNIL KUAMR SAHU, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, KIT, Berhampur for her valuable suggestions in this regard.
I express my deep sense of gratitude to all the staff of KIT, Berhampur for supporting me
and help in successful completing my seminar Report.
It is my foremost duty to thank all my colleague and respondents who help me to
complete my work and collecting the questionnaires, without which this project could not
have been possible.
ABSTRACT
In Mechanical , Suspension is a system of component
allowing a machine (normally a vehicle ) to move smoothly
with reduced shock . types may include : car suspension ,
motorcycle suspension , two-wheeled motor vehicle
suspension .A mechanical system of spring of shock absorbs
connecting the wheel and axles to the chasis of a wheeled
vehicle .type of mechanical system ; A system of elements
that intract on mechanical principles. Heterogenious mixture
in which the solid particles are spread through out the liquid
without dissolving in it.
CONTENTS:-
1. INTRODUCTION
2. ROLE OF SUSPENSION SUSTEM
3. PRINCIPLE OF SUSPENSION
4. DEFINATIONS OF SPRUNG & UNSPRUNG MASS
5. WORKING OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM
6. PARTS OF TYPICAL SUSPENSION
7. COMPONENTS OF ANY SUSPENSION
8. TYPES OF SUSPENSION
9. ADVANTAGES
[Link] SUSPENSION FORMULA ONE
[Link] TECHNOLOGY
12. CONCLUSION
LIST OF FIGURES :-
1. SPRUNG & UNSPRUNG MASS
2. HORIZONTAL /VERTICAL ACCELERTION
3. CAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
4. SPRINGS (COIL SPRING , LEAF SPRING , AIR SPRING)
5. DAMPERS (SHOCK ABSORBERS , STRUTS )
6. ANTI-SWAY BARS
7. DIFFERENT BETWEEN INFEPENDENT AND NON
INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
.
INTRODUCTION :-
Suspension system is the term given to the
system of
springs, shock absorbers and linkages that
connects a
vehicle to its wheels . It is basically cushion
for
passengers protects the luggage or any cargo
and also
itself from damage and wear.
Sir William Brush is the father of
suspension system in
ROLE OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM :
The main role of suspension system
are as follows: — It supports the
weight of vehicle .
— Provides smoother ride for the driver
and passengers i.e. acts as cushion.
— Protects your vehicle from damage and
wear .
— It also plays a critical role in maintaining
self driving conditions. — It also keeps the
wheels pressed firmly to the ground for
traction .
— It isolates the body from road shocks
and vibrations which would otherwise be
transferred to the passengers and load.
PRINCIPLE OF SUSPENSION :-
Principle :-When a tire hits an
obstruction, there is a reaction force. The
size of this reaction force depends on the
unsprung mass at each wheel assembly.
In general, the larger the ratio of
sprung weight to unsprung weight, the less
the body and vehicle occupants are affected
by bumps, dips, and other surface
imperfections such as small bridges. A large
sprung weight to unsprung weight ratio can
also impact vehicle control.
DEFINITIONS OF SPRUNG
&UNSPRUNG MASS:-
Sprung mass :-
Sprung mass (weight) refers to vehicle parts supported on
the suspension system, such as the body, frame, engine, the
internal components, passengers, and cargo.
Unsprung mass :-
Unsprung mass refers to the components that follow the
road contours, such as wheels, tires,brake assemblies, and
any part of the steering and suspension not supported by the
springs.
WORKING OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM :-
No road is perfectly flat i.e. without irregularities.
Even a freshly paved highways have subtle
imperfections that can be interact with vehicle’s
wheels. These are the imperfections that apply forces
on wheels. According to Newton ‘s law of motion all
forces have both magnitude and direction. A bump in
the road causes the wheel to move up and down
perpendicular to the road surface. The magnitude of
course ,depends on whether the wheel is striking a
giant bump or a tiny speck. Thus, either the wheel
experiences a vertical acceleration as it passes over
an imperfection. The below figure shows
Horizontal/Vertical Acceleration as it pases over an
imperfection.
The below figure shows Horizontal/Vertical Acceleration:
PARTS OF TYPICAL SUSPENSION :-
The suspension of a car is actually part of the chassis, which
comprises all of the important systems located beneath the car's
body. These system include :
Frame
Suspension system
Steering system
Tires or Wheels
The basic compnents of car suspension shown by figures :-
COMPONENTS OF ANY
SUSPENSION :-
There are three fundamental components of any
suspension system .
Springs
Dampers
Anti sway bar
SPRINGS
Coil spring
Coil spring
Air springs
DAMPERS:-
Three types:-
Shock Absorbers:-
• Struts:-
• Anti-sway Bars:-
Anti-sway bars (also known as antiroll bars) are used
along with shock absorbers or struts to give a moving
automobile additional stability. An anti-sway bar is a
metal rod that spans the entire axle and effectively
joins each side of the suspension together .
TYPES OF SUSPENSION :-
[Link] REAR
2. INDEPENDENT NON
3. INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT
4. NON INDEPENDENT
FIGURES SHOW DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
INDEPENDENT AND NON INDEPENDENT
SUSPENSIONS :-
ADVANTAGES :-
Comfort to passengers
Good handling
Shields the vehicle from damage
Increases life of vehicle
Keeps the tires pressed firmly to ground
SPECIALISED SUSPENSIONS
FORMULA ONE :-
• MULTI –LINK
SUSPENSION
MORDERN TECHNOLOGY :-
Hydraulic fluid and air suspension
Electronic and active suspensions
CONCLUSION
From the whole discussion in suspension
system, I observe that suspension system is
like a white blood cell .As white blood cell
provides energy to our body to fight against
diseases or viruses which try to destroy or
try to decrease our life ,in the similar way
suspension system provides the energy to a
vehicle to protect itself from damaging,
increasing life of the vehicle ,increases the
handing,increases comfort of passengers and
many more. So, according to me if you
remove the suspension system, then you feel
like in bull- cart in Audi , Mercedes types
luxurious cars. The only difference is speed.
So, the scope of Suspension System is Too
Bright.