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Optimal Seat and Suspension Design for a Half-Car with Driver Model Using Genetic Algorithm

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In this paper, a genetic algorithm is applied to search for the optimal parameters of the seat and vehicle suspension for a half-car vehicle model to reduce human body vibration (whole-body vibration).
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This paper presents an optimal vehicle and seat suspension design for a half-car vehicle model to reduce human-body vibration (whole-body vibration). A genetic algorithm is applied to search for the optimal parameters of the seat and vehicle suspension. The desired objective is proposed as the minimization of a multi-objective function formed by the combination of seat suspension working space (seat suspension deflection), head acceleration, and seat mass acceleration to achieve the best comfort of the driver. With the aid of Matlab/Simulink software, a simulation model is achieved. In solving this problem, the genetic algorithms have consistently found near-optimal solutions within specified parameters ranges for several independent runs. For validation, the solution obtained by GA was compared to the ones of the passive suspensions through sinusoidal excitation of the seat suspension system for the currently used suspension systems.

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Integrated semi-active seat suspension for both longitudinal and vertical vibration isolation

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Multi-objective optimization of the suspension system parameters of a full vehicle model

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An approach for minimizing the number of objective functions in the optimization of vehicle suspension systems

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The efficiency of passive vibration damping on the pilot seat of piston propeller aircraft

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Car Dynamics using Quarter Model and Passive Suspension, Part I: Effect of Suspension Damping and Car Speed

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Optimal design of passive linear suspension using genetic algorithm

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Application of genetic algorithms to the design optimization of an active vehicle suspension system

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Genetic algorithm-based optimum vehicle suspension design using minimum dynamic pavement load as a design criterion

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Optimum design of “road-friendly” vehicle suspension systems subjected to rough pavement surfaces

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Optimal seat and suspension design for a quarter car with driver model using genetic algorithms

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