Three-Dimensional Finite-Element Analysis of High Damping Rubber Bearings
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 130, Issue 5
Abstract
A three-dimensional finite element modeling of high damping rubber bearings is studied. At first, the constitutive model of high damping rubber materials proposed by the writers is formulated in order to derive the constitutive tensor, which is required in the application of the finite element method. Second, a mixed finite-element method consistent with the proposed constitutive model is described. In this method, slightly compressible materials with rate form constitutive models are applied. Then, using the constitutive model and the finite-element method, a three-dimensional finite element model of high damping rubber bearings is constructed. The simulations by the model are found to be in good agreement with the experimental results of the bearing. Finally, complex deformation such as torsional or rotational deformation of the bearing are simulated by the finite-element model, and the design equations for these deformation are proposed on the basis of the simulations or experimental results.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 130 • Issue 5 • May 2004
Pages: 607 - 620
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Received: Sep 25, 2002
Accepted: Jun 2, 2003
Published online: Apr 15, 2004
Published in print: May 2004
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