Inspired by the convex hull structure of the dung beetle head’s surface, we extracted the non-smooth surface morphology of its head and designed a rubber bushing with a representative structure according to the bionics principle. According to t...
This study investigated sawdust-derived activated carbon (SAC) as a sustainable reinforcing filler for vulcanized rubber bushings (VRBs). Two types SAC200 (75 µm, carbonized at 200 °C) and SAC400 (38 µm, carbonized at 400 °C) were chemically activate...
This paper proposes a fluid-structure interaction (FSI) numerical calculation method for investigation of the elastohydrodynamic lubrication performance of the rubber-plastic double-layer water-lubricated journal bearings. The accuracy and rapidity o...
Rubber bush (Calotropis procera), a perennial invasive milkweed, infests large swathes of pastoral land in northern Australia and Queensland, diminishing pasture productivity. The seeds of rubber are small with fluffy pappi that confer buoyancy durin...
Rubber bushings and mounts are vastly used in automotive applications as support and interface elements. In suspension systems, they are commonly employed to interconnect the damping structure to the chassis. Therein, the viscoelastic nature of the m...
The Anti-roll Bar is a critical component of the automobile suspension system. The stiffness of the Anti-roll Bar significantly impacts the suspension stiffness and is related to the interference of the rubber bushing. To obtain reasonable Anti-roll...
Conventional bearing systems and materials, which are important components of machine elements, have often failed to fulfil requirements, especially in places where sealing is required. In such cases, sliding bearings with PTFE- and NBR-based polymer...
Evaluating noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) performance is crucial in vehicle development. However, NVH evaluation is often subjective and challenging to achieve through numerical simulation, and typically prototypes are required. Dynamic drivin...
The design of the suspension system affects handling and stability, vibrations of the steered wheels, vehicle ride comfort, and tyre tread wear. One of the most important vibration parameters is acceleration; high acceleration values can have an adve...
This research focused on the rubber bushings of the rear sub-frame in an electric vehicle. A dynamic model was developed to represent the bushing, incorporating an elastic element, a frictional element, and a viscoelastic element arranged in series u...
This paper presents an in-wheel vibration absorber for in-wheel-motor electric vehicles (IWM EVs), and a corresponding control strategy to improve vehicle ride comfort. The proposed in-wheel vibration absorber, designed for suppressing the motor vibr...
Silicone rubber (SIR) is widely used as an insulation material in high voltage cable accessories. Electrical tree is a typical electrical degradation and is easily initiated because of the distorted electric field. In this study, graphene nanoplatele...
The novelty of the present study is that it investigates the effect of propeller shaft deflection, caused by the propeller self-weight and interfacial mixed forces, on the fluid–solid–heat (FSH) coupling performance of water lubricated ru...
In recent years, transformer failures caused by the aging of bushing sealing materials have become increasingly common in power systems, posing significant risks to the safe and stable operation of transformers. Microencapsulated self-healing technol...
This paper deals with joining dissimilar materials using thermal drilling technology as well as the combination of thermal drilling and adhesive bonding. The base materials for the experimental work were deep-drawn low-carbon steel DC04, HSLA steel T...
The insulation property at high voltage frequencies has become a tough challenge with the rapid development of high-voltage and high-frequency power electronics. In this paper, the electrical treeing behavior of silicone rubber (SIR) is examined and...
In deep-hole boring processes, boring bars with a large length-to-diameter ratio are typically employed. However, excessive overhang significantly reduces the boring bar’s stiffness, inducing vibrational effects that severely degrade machining...
The aim of this article is to assess which elements of street design impact subjective well-being in the central area of a city in southern Chile, based on residents’ perceptions. Fifty-six semi-structured walking interviews were conducted to o...
The experimental investigation of viscoelastic behavior of cyclically loaded elastomeric components with respect to the time and the frequency domain is critical for industrial applications. Moreover, the validation of this behavior through numerical...
There has been a rise in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) globally, especially in low-and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. The condition has been linked to genetic predisposes, living conditions, and environmental factors. Environment...