Analysis of models of friction in suspensions of vehicles

An analysis of the correctness of calculations during the modeling of oscillations of vehicles is carried out. A substantial difference between the calculation and experimental data in octave-frequency bands has been found and a low efficiency of suspensions of sprung seats has been emphasized. A comparative analysis of models of friction and dynamic characteristics used during the modeling of suspensions of vehicles is carried out. It has been shown that models of Coulomb and viscous friction do not ensure the required precision of the modeling process. A new model of friction in the form of totalities of models of elastic and viscous friction, as well as the implementation of this model using computer simulation, which ensures a calculation error of 5–15%, have been proposed.