Jialing Yao is a professor and PhD supervisor at Nanjing Forestry University in China. He completed postdoctoral research at the College of Automotive Engineering, Jilin University, China. He was a visiting scholar for one year each at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, and the Department of Automotive Engineering, Clemson University in the United States. He serves as a member of the Automotive Dynamics Committee and Suspension Committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China, a review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and a doctoral dissertation review expert for the Ministry of Education. He has led numerous vertical and horizontal research projects, including the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and has published numerous papers on mechanical and vehicle dynamics and control as the first author or corresponding author.Zhihong Li is a lecturer at Yancheng Institute of Technology in China. He obtained his Master’s and PhD degrees from Nanjing Forestry University, where he was awarded the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award. His primary research focuses on vehicle dynamics and control.

"By introducing a novel method for raising and lowering vibration isolators using asymmetric damping, this book provides a significant contribution to the field of isolator height control. I highly recommend it to engineers and researchers involved in vibration isolation and mechanical systems."Prof., Lin Yi, Deputy Chief Engineer of BAIC Group"This book introduces an innovative approach to vehicle height and posture control using asymmetric damping, providing a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution. With detailed simulations and validations, it explores new applications in automotive engineering and dynamic control systems. A must-read for those looking to advance vibration isolation technology."Saied TaheriProfessor and DirectorCenter for Tire Research (CenTiRe)Department of Mechanical EngineeringVirginia Tech, USA"This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the innovative usage of asymmetric damping to adjust vibration isolators actively, offering a groundbreaking method for vehicle height adjustment and tilt control by using semi-active actuators. Its detailed analysis and practical applications, supported by simulations and experimental research, make it an invaluable resource for engineers and researchers seeking energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions in vibration isolation across various industries."Professor Wuwei ChenSchool of Automotive and Traffic EngineeringHefei University of Technology, China

• Section I Overview of Active Shifting Method1. Introduction and BackgroundSection II Mechanism of Active Lifting Vibration Isolator Based on Asymmetric Damping Adjustment2. Solution and Analysis of the Dynamic Response of the Active Shifting Vibration Isolation System Based on Asymmetric Damping Regulation3. Analytical Solution and Dynamic Response of the Active Shifting Double-Layer Vibration Isolation System4. Height Solution for the Active Shifting Isolated Body Based on Asymmetric Damping Adjustment5. Experimental Study of the Active Shifting MethodSection III Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Vehicle Height Control6. Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Single-Wheel Vehicle Height Control7. Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Whole-Vehicle Height ControlSection IV Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Vehicle Attitude Control8. Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Vehicle Tilting9. Vehicle Tilting Hybrid Model Predictive Control

Jialing Yao is a professor and PhD supervisor at Nanjing Forestry University in China. He completed postdoctoral research at the College of Automotive Engineering, Jilin University, China. He was a visiting scholar for one year each at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, and the Department of Automotive Engineering, Clemson University in the United States. He serves as a member of the Automotive Dynamics Committee and Suspension Committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China, a review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and a doctoral dissertation review expert for the Ministry of Education. He has led numerous vertical and horizontal research projects, including the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and has published numerous papers on mechanical and vehicle dynamics and control as the first author or corresponding author.Zhihong Li is a lecturer at Yancheng Institute of Technology in China. He obtained his Master’s and PhD degrees from Nanjing Forestry University, where he was awarded the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award. His primary research focuses on vehicle dynamics and control.

"By introducing a novel method for raising and lowering vibration isolators using asymmetric damping, this book provides a significant contribution to the field of isolator height control. I highly recommend it to engineers and researchers involved in vibration isolation and mechanical systems."Prof., Lin Yi, Deputy Chief Engineer of BAIC Group"This book introduces an innovative approach to vehicle height and posture control using asymmetric damping, providing a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution. With detailed simulations and validations, it explores new applications in automotive engineering and dynamic control systems. A must-read for those looking to advance vibration isolation technology."Saied TaheriProfessor and DirectorCenter for Tire Research (CenTiRe)Department of Mechanical EngineeringVirginia Tech, USA"This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the innovative usage of asymmetric damping to adjust vibration isolators actively, offering a groundbreaking method for vehicle height adjustment and tilt control by using semi-active actuators. Its detailed analysis and practical applications, supported by simulations and experimental research, make it an invaluable resource for engineers and researchers seeking energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions in vibration isolation across various industries."Professor Wuwei ChenSchool of Automotive and Traffic EngineeringHefei University of Technology, China

• Section I Overview of Active Shifting Method1. Introduction and BackgroundSection II Mechanism of Active Lifting Vibration Isolator Based on Asymmetric Damping Adjustment2. Solution and Analysis of the Dynamic Response of the Active Shifting Vibration Isolation System Based on Asymmetric Damping Regulation3. Analytical Solution and Dynamic Response of the Active Shifting Double-Layer Vibration Isolation System4. Height Solution for the Active Shifting Isolated Body Based on Asymmetric Damping Adjustment5. Experimental Study of the Active Shifting MethodSection III Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Vehicle Height Control6. Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Single-Wheel Vehicle Height Control7. Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Whole-Vehicle Height ControlSection IV Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Vehicle Attitude Control8. Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Vehicle Tilting9. Vehicle Tilting Hybrid Model Predictive Control