Suspension Principles

Suspension Principles

Principles Of Suspension:

Sprung mass - is the vehicles parts that rest on the springs, such as the body, frame & the engine.

Unsprung mass - Is the parts of the vehicle that sit or connect around the vicinity of the suspension. Meaning they are the parts that are not supported by the springs, Such as the steering, suspension, wheels & brake assemblies.

Suspension Force:

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Leaf Springs

Leaf spring applied force by flattening out under load.

Coil springs are designed to absorb the force of impact by twisting.

And torsion bars are designed twist around there center.

Unsprung Weight:

Is parts of the vehicle that are not supported by the vehicle suspension.

Dampening:

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Is the part that prevents or reduces the bouncing effect of oscillation.

This is where shock absorbers are used most often.