Enter the stiffness of the suspension system and the mass it supports into the calculator to determine the natural frequency of the suspension system.
Suspension Frequency Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the natural frequency of a suspension system:
f = frac{1}{2pi} sqrt{frac{k}{m}}Variables:
- f is the natural frequency of the suspension system (Hz)
- k is the stiffness of the suspension system (N/m)
- m is the mass supported by the suspension system (kg)
To calculate the natural frequency of a suspension system, divide the square root of the stiffness by the mass, and then divide the result by (2pi).
What is Suspension Frequency?
Suspension frequency, or natural frequency, is the rate at which a suspension system will oscillate after being disturbed. It is a critical parameter in the design of suspension systems for vehicles and machinery, as it affects ride comfort and handling. The natural frequency is determined by the stiffness of the suspension and the mass it supports. A well-designed suspension system will have a natural frequency that avoids resonance with the frequencies of road irregularities or engine vibrations.
How to Calculate Suspension Frequency?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Suspension Frequency.
- First, determine the stiffness of the suspension system (k) in Newtons per meter (N/m).
- Next, determine the mass supported by the suspension system (m) in kilograms (kg).
- Next, gather the formula from above = (f = frac{1}{2pi} sqrt{frac{k}{m}}).
- Finally, calculate the Suspension Frequency (f) in Hertz (Hz).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Stiffness of the suspension system (k) = 20000 N/m
Mass supported by the suspension system (m) = 400 kg
