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International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration

International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration (IJVNV)

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International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration (4 papers in press)

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  • An approach for predicting vibration discomfort via machine learning: integrating objective measurements of sound and vibration with passengers individual characteristics   Order a copy of this article
    by Xiaojuan Wang, Anna-Lisa Osvalder, Patrik Höstmad, Shafiq Urréhman 
    Abstract: Evaluating ride comfort, particularly vibration discomfort, is crucial in automotive studies. Traditional field studies face challenges such as high costs and inefficiency, prompting the integration of machine learning. However, ensuring data quality, addressing subjective comfort perception, extracting relevant features, standardising evaluations, and improving model interpretability remain key challenges. This study proposes a machine learning framework to tackle these issues, focusing on data limitations, model interpretability, and cross-study comparisons. A random permutation method expanded the dataset from 160 to 1.5
    Keywords: machine learning; vehicle vibration; vibration discomfort; discomfort.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJVNV.2026.10077843
     
  • Dynamic analysis of a quasi-zero stiffness vibration isolator with nonlinear springs   Order a copy of this article
    by Lifeng Chan, Chun Cheng 
    Abstract: To isolate low-frequency vibration, a quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) vibration isolator with nonlinear springs is developed. First, the force and stiffness characteristics are derived by static analysis. Then, steady-state solutions are obtained using the harmonic balance method and verified through numerical simulations. The effects of stiffness coefficients on the frequency response and vibration transmissibility are analyzed. Finally, the developed QZS vibration isolator is compared with a traditional counterpart. The results indicate that the developed QZS vibration isolator exhibits superior isolation performance when softening springs are incorporated into the negative stiffness device. Purely cubic nonlinear springs are not recommended for use in QZS vibration isolators.
    Keywords: vibration isolator; quasi-zero stiffness; dynamic analysis; nonlinearity; transmissibility.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJVNV.2026.10079198
     
  • Modelling and analysis of an automobile semi-active suspension system using Bouc-Wen magnetorheological fluid damper   Order a copy of this article
    by Amit Karmakar 
    Abstract: Magnetorheological (MR) fluids are being extensively used as shock absorbers in semi-active suspension systems in modern vehicles. Currently, the Bingham and Bouc-Wen models are incorporated into the quarter car model in Simulink. It was observed that, among the above models, the Bouc-Wen model yielded the most promising result for the used road excitement. Then the Bouc-Wen displacements, velocities and accelerations are controlled using Fuzzy logic. Using the controller, the RMS value of the body displacement was reduced by 9.52%. Furthermore, an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was developed that can replicate the response of the fuzzy-controlled Bouc-Wen model. Hence. We can replace the entire system with the developed ANN model to achieve the same output. The error in the response of the ANN model compared with the fuzzy controlled Bouc-Wen model was coming out to be 1.81% for the car body displacement.
    Keywords: MR damper; fuzzy; Bouc-Wen; ANN; quarter car; Simulink; semi-active suspension.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJVNV.2026.10079542
     
  • Modelling of the acoustic performance of lined ducts with geometric discontinuities and a mean flow   Order a copy of this article
    by Dhouha Tounsi, Raja Dhief, M. Taktak, Mabrouk Chaabane, Mohamed HADDAR 
    Abstract: This paper examines the effect of a uniform mean flow on the acoustic response of ducts with rigid and lined discontinuities using a scattering matrix based numerical method. This matrix represents an intrinsic characteristic of such duct elements. Its computation is based on the use of the convected Helmholtz equation in presence of higher-order modes and the finite element method. The scattering coefficients are calculated and the acoustic power attenuation is deduced for several flows Mach numbers. The numerical results are obtained for four configurations, including cases of sudden narrowing and widening of the duct radius in which the lined portion is changed. Numerical results show that the uniform mean flow has significantly improved the attenuation on the whole band of frequencies, especially in the case of lined ducts. Transmission coefficients are only slightly changed, but reflection coefficients are remarkably reduced.
    Keywords: acoustic propagation; duct element; scattering matrix; geometrical discontinuities.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJVNV.2026.10079543
     

 

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