Quarter Car Suspension Model

Author(s) Information

Jack Miller, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Alexander Eckhardt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Jonathan Lam, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Max Gardenswartz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

6-2024

Primary Advisor

Hemanth Porumamilla, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

Dr. Porumamilla, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly, needs a way to demonstrate the concept of base excitation to the mechanical engineering students in the Mechanical Vibrations (ME 318) Lab. A mass-spring-damper model represented by a quarter-car suspension has been selected to represent this concept. A team of four students was assigned to design such a model as a senior design project. This document will explain the testing procedures, how were the results, and if they achieved our requirements. Furthermore, the document will explain how we assemble our product and manufacturing steps. Additionally, Critical Design Report (CDR) design changes will be provided to compare between Final Design and the current. Finally, we are going to talk about our recommendations and future steps on the project.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/786