SAE Manual for Incorporating Pneumatic Springs in Vehicle Suspension Designs HS-1576/94

This manual assists the engineer and the designer in understanding the basic principles and uses of pneumatic springs. Descriptions of the principles involved in pneumatic spring function, along with details of the various configurations of pneumatic spring devices and the unique characteristics of each are included. Background information tracing the evolution of pneumatic springs is also included, as well as specific examples of design calculations to serve as a guideline for the designer.