On development of methodology to determine rubber-metal damper elastic element material characteristics

Introduction (problem statement and relevance). Methods for reduction of oscillation amplitude by use of rubber-metal vibration dampers serve as important means of prevention of resonance phenomena in vehicle final drives. The article gives a methodology to determine rubber-metal damper elastic element material characteristicsThe purpose of the study is to develop a systematized methodology that combines experimental and analytical methods required to determine physical properties of the elastic element material, with the objective of efficient generation of calculation or simulation models and use of rubber-metal vibration dampers.Methodology and research methods. The presented methodology is based on conducting of experiments and development of analytical models using numerical methods for more accurate determination of material characteristics.Scientific novelty and results. Data on elastic element material properties as well as an integrated approach to their determination are presented. The scientific novelty consists in combination of experimental data and analytical models for creation of more reliable calculation models of vibration dampers.Practical significance. The developed methodology and the obtained data can be applied in the damper development industry and other fields of engineering for effective prevention of resonances, noises and vibrations in vehicles and other technical systems