Control of Quarter Car Model by Co-Simulation with Adams and Matlab

Abstract

This work presents an approach to investigate adaptive suspension under different control types by using Adams and Matlab programs simultaneously. A dynamic model of the quarter car model is created in the Adams/View program, and dynamic properties of a car taken from actual four-door car model. By using Adams/Control module the quarter car model created regarding block diagrams. A controller has been added to this system by Matlab. Considering only at vertical displacement, velocity and acceleration can be calculated. These variables show the automobile's performance indicators. These parameters would be improved using co-simulation between Adams and Matlab. This method would be used for faster and proper findings for a controller and ystem design.