Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7825332 Polymer Testing 2018 18 Pages PDF
Abstract
The present study addresses the relationships that are responsible for the change of the static and dynamic behaviour of rubber bushings in the course of time, and as a matter of diverse (thermal, chemical and geometrical) influences. To achieve a preferred and robust design of the suspension system, regarding the selection of the appropriate design and rubber compounds of convenient bushings, and in this way to restrain their limits of tolerance, the properties of both the components and their rubber compounds are analysed. Based on comprehensive experimental test results of the full component and of the rubber compounds, a design concept for an elastomer chassis bushing is proposed, that aims to better preserve its functional properties with respect to time, high temperatures and operational loads.
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