Application of Skyhook Semi-active Suspension in railway carriages for vibration isolation

In this paper the authors have explored the possibility of implementing skyhook suspension system in Rail carriage suspension system. The dynamic effects of implementing skyhook suspension system in rail carriages have been studied and the vibration isolation levels for the different sprung masses of the rail carriage have been recorded. The degree of vibration isolation achieved through skyhook suspension system is also compared with that of passive suspension system. The Vibration isolation graphs are plotted and analyzed with the help of MATLAB/SIMULINK package. The means of practically implementing skyhook suspension system have also been explored.