Quasi-active vibration control of seat suspension to improve ride comfort. This project aims to improve the ride comfort of vehicles by developing a quasi-active seat suspension, which outperforms pas

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Quasi-active vibration control of seat suspension to improve ride comfort. This project aims to improve the ride comfort of vehicles by developing a quasi-active seat suspension, which outperforms passive, semi-active and active seat suspensions in vibration reduction performance, system simplicity, energy consumption, stability and fail-safety. The expected outcomes of this project include the theory development of quasi-active control using smart materials and structures, a prototyped quasi-active seat suspension, and experimental evaluation of the seat suspension. The benefits of this project will promote the research of quasi-active control, and improve the working conditions and protect the health of vehicle occupants who suffer long-term vibrations, such as truck and heavy-duty vehicle drivers. . Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4017 - Mechanical Engineering. Lead: Dr Lei Deng