Advancing Railway Suspension for Superior Stability and Ride Comfort. This project aims to enhance the stability and ride comfort of railway vehicles by introducing innovative suspension technologies.

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Advancing Railway Suspension for Superior Stability and Ride Comfort. This project aims to enhance the stability and ride comfort of railway vehicles by introducing innovative suspension technologies. It will resolve the stiffness conflict in primary suspension through a variable stiffness axlebox, improving both straight-track stability and curving performance. A novel quasi-active damper integrating variable damping and negative stiffness technologies will be developed for superior vibration control with low power consumption in secondary suspension. An integrated control strategy will optimise the overall performance of both suspension systems. This project will benefit Australian railway manufacturers by advancing suspension technology, improving operational safety, and enhancing passenger experience.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 4017 - Mechanical Engineering. Lead: Prof Haiping Du