Many elastomeric components in automotive industry applications are subjected to dynamic service loads. Fatigue must be a consideration in the design of these components.The two approaches in rubber fatigue analysis discussed in this study are the conventional crack initiation approach, based on continuum mechanics parameters versus life, and the crack growth approach, based on fracture mechanics parameters. These methodologies are demonstrated for a passenger vehicle engine mount here. Temperature effects are not considered since testing was performed at ambient room temperature and with a low frequency, typically less than 5 Hz.The promising methodology for fatigue life prediction, discussed in this paper, is a critical plane approach based on crack energy density. Rainflow cycle counting method and Miner’s damage rule are used for load cycle characterization and damage accumulation respectively. A fracture mechanics approach is implemented based on specimen crack growth data.This methodology is validated with component testing under constant amplitude experiments. Results are investigated through analysis of critical stress locations hot spots, life values, and strain states. Comparative results are presented. Numerical results show reasonable correlation with experimental data.
Elastomeric Component Fatigue Analysis: Rubber Fatigue Prediction and Correlation Comparing Crack Initiation and Crack Growth Methodologies
Sae Int. J. Adv. and Curr. Prac. in Mobility
WCX SAE World Congress Experience ; 2020
Sae International Journal of Advances and Current Practices in Mobility ; 2 , 4 ; 1754-1763
2020-04-14
10 pages
Conference paper
English
Multiaxial Fatigue Crack Initiation in Rubber
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