B.E. (Mech. Engg.

)
Presented by (Group No.31 )
Under the Guidance of Mr. Shantanu Diwakar (BEMC56)
Mr. Mhd. Imran Choudhri (BEMB56)
Prof. Pratik Tikkar
Mr. Amol Kangne (BEMB55 )
Mr. Suraj Barade (BEMB69 )

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DR.D.Y.PATIL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PIMPRI, PUNE-411 018
2019-20
 Shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out
or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. In a vehicle, it reduces the
effect of traveling over rough ground, leading to improved ride quality, and
increase in comfort due to substantially reduced amplitude of disturbances. In
this work suspension system is designed and a 3D model is created using
CATIA V5 R21. The analysis is done by considering loads, bike weight, and
single, double riding. Modal analysis is done to determine the displacements
for different frequencies for number of modes. Finally comparison is done for
different materials to verify best material for spring in Shock absorber.
Modeling is done in CATIA and analysis is done in ANSYS.
1. Introduction
2. Literature Survey
3. Problem Statement
4. Objectives
5. Methodology
6. Design/Analytical Approach
7. Possible Outcomes
8. Conclusion & Discussion
9. References
 A shock absorber or damper is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or
damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. Pneumatic and hydraulic
shock absorbers commonly take the form of a cylinder with a sliding piston
inside
 Driving comfort and maneuverability are the primary design objectives in
development of an automobile’s shock-isolation system which transmits fewer
amounts of vibrations to the person sitting on the vehicle.
 Shock absorber subjected to the vibratory forces is a necessary component in
the vehicle suspension system. It is an example of under damped vibration

system; creating the vibrations under the external loading on it.

Name of Title of the Paper Name of Author Findings
the (Issue, Vol., Year)
Journal

A. Nature and
IJERT Design and analysis of Chinnamahammad magnetitude of forces
shock absorber bhasha, N. Vijay acting on the shock
rami reddy, absorber mounting.
Design of Shock Ajay I. Relation of force acted
Absorber Test Rig for Chaudhari1, on shock absorber and
IJERT Measurement and Bhushan R. force absorb by the
Analysis of Mahajan shock absorber.
Transmissibility
Design and Analysis of Prince Jerome Various rebound rate
IJMER Two Wheeler Shock Christopher J., and stiffness according
Absorber Coil Spring Pavendhan R. to various damping
condition.
 Required specifications : BAJA ATV is light and compact type vehicle so it is
difficult to get shock absorber which exactly meet the required specifications .

 Cost and availability: Off road ATVs shocks are very expensive and difficult
to get in local market. Which ultimately raises the cost of vehicle.

 Wheight : OEM shocks are made up for heavy duty vehicles so it is necessary
withstand high load, therefore overall weight of the components is high.

 Serviceability: Imported components doesn’t allow inhouse serviceability

 Design of the hydraulic shock absorber, it involves,
1. Structural Design.
2. Dynamic Modelling.

 Simulation analysis it involves,

1. Vehicle body displacement.
2. Force transmitted to vehicle body.

 Experimental test, it involves

1. Examining the performance of the system under different dynamic
conditions.
2. Tuning the gas pressure according to various dynamic condition.
 Force and load consideration - To find the force and load coming on the
shock absorber and entire suspension system.

 Design and optimization of parts - Designing of the parts according

development perspective and considering forces. Design is carried out
theoretically and the modeling is done in CATIA V5 R20 and solid works.

 Simulation and Analysis -Rebound and compression response is monitor by

using LOTUS SHARK simulation software. And Static structural anlysis is
carried out by using ANSYS WORKBECH 19.1.

 Tuning approach - Tuning of shock absorber according to track condition.

 Focal aim of the project is to optimize the performance of the shock absorber,
following outcomes could be possible from project.

1. Improved ride quality of the all terrain vehicle.

2. Optimized performance of shock absorber during cornering and bump-drop

condition.

3. variable stiffness according to ground condition.

4. comparatively low weight which reduce unsprung mass.

 The shock absorber is to be design to damp the max possible shock and vibration.

 So it it is necessary to have the optimisd which gives balanced performance .

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shock absorber”, Simulation modelling practice and theory, vol.17,pp. 309-
325,2009
 [4]Peng et al., ”The force transmissibility of MDOF structures with a non linear
viscous damping device”, International journal of non linear mechanics, Elsevier,
vol.46, pp.1305-14,2011
 [5]W.J.Hsueh.”Vibration transmissibility of a unidirectional multidegree of
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Thank You