This paper concerns the finite element method as applied to the analysis of small oscillations about the non-linear equilibrium position in elastomeric components. The capability, which was developed at Ford, has been implemented in the general-purpose finite element program, MARC. The material behavior is treated by use of a modified form of the constitutive equations derived by Lianis [Proc. Fourth International Congress on Rheology, Pt. 2, 109 (1965)] using the finite linear viscoelasticity theory of Coleman and Noll [Rev. Mod. Phys., 33 239 (1961)]. In order to establish numerical accuracy, program predictions are compared with a closed form solution for the torsional and axial vibrations in a cylinder under axial and twisting pre-loads: differences between the finite element solutions and exact results are less than two (2) percent. The measured static force deflection response and dynamic stiffness k* (= k1 + jk2) of two automotive components used for vibration attenuation and isolation purposes is shown to be in good agreement with the theoretical predictions.
Finite Element Analysis of Viscoelastic Elastomeric Structures Vibrating about Non-Linear Statically Stressed Configurations
Sae Technical Papers
4th International Conference on Vehicle Structural Mechanics ; 1981
1981-11-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Finite element analysis of vibrating linear systems with fractional derivative viscoelastic models
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