An investigation to simulate the linear viscoelastic behavior of an elastomer
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Authors
Citerley, Richard L.
Subjects
Advisors
Newton, R.E.
Date of Issue
1961
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Language
en_US
Abstract
For vibration and shock isolation investigations the
conventional engineering representation of an elastomer under
shear is a mechanical model with a spring and a dashpot in
parallel. To represent more adequately the dynamic behavior of an
elastomer, more complex model configurations are required. The
technique to determine and assign magnitudes of a particular
model configuration is presented. With the aid of an electronic
analog computer, the frequency response characteristics of a
particular elastomer are verified and the shock response characteristics
are then predicted. The results obtained by this
technique indicate an excellent correlation of behavior between
the assumed model representation and the elastomer.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Mechanical Engineering