Durability Test and Simulation with Integration of Mechatronical Systems - Examplified by a Varaiable Damper

The use of mechatronical devices in car-design is of growing importance. The purpose of these control systems is to improve driving dynamics and comfort. As an example the roll-stabilisation and the variable damper can be mentioned. Both systems influence the component stress of suspension and chassis parts. Therefore they have to be integrated in numeric- and experimental fatigue analysis. On the basis of examples, this paper describes current methods of resolution and future challenges.