<P>Semi-active Suspension Control provides an overview of vehicle ride control employing smart semi-active damping systems. These systems are able to tune the amount of damping in response to measured
vehicle-ride and handling indicators. </P> <P>Two physically different dampers (magnetorheological and controlled-friction) are analysed from the perspectives of mechatronics and control. Ride comfort, road
holding, road damage and human-body modelling are studied. </P> <P>Mathematical modelling is balanced by a large and detailed section on experimental implementation, where a variety of automotive applications are
described offering a well-rounded view. The implementation of control algorithms with regard to real-life engineering constraints is emphasised.</P> <P>The applications described include semi-active suspensions for
a saloon car, seat suspensions for vehicles not equipped with a primary suspension, and control of heavy-vehicle dynamic-tyre loads to reduce road damage and improve handling.</P>