Tag: rubber
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Fatigue Life Prediction for Vehicle Rubber Elastic Supports Using Physics
Introduction Rubber components play a crucial role in automotive vibration isolation, acting as non-metallic elements that decouple road excitations from the vehicle structure. Among these, rubber elastic supports (such as engine mounts and suspension bushings) endure long-term cyclic loading that leads to fatigue damage. A physics-based approach to predicting fatigue life seeks to connect material…
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Fatigue Life Prediction of Vehicle Rubber Elastic Supports: A Physics-Based Approach
Introduction Rubber components play a pivotal role in automotive vibration isolation, absorbing shocks and dampening noise while maintaining ride comfort. Among these, rubber elastic supports (often called mountings or bushings) are exposed to prolonged cyclic loading, temperature variation, and environmental aging. Predicting their fatigue life is essential for reliability, maintenance planning, and safety. A physics-based…
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Ghana Moves to Restrict Raw Rubber Exports to Save Local Industry, RUPAG Hails Historic Policy
Ghana Takes a Bold Step to Protect and Revitalize its Rubber Industry The government of Ghana has announced a decisive policy shift aimed at restricting the export of raw rubber. The move, designed to drive value add within the country and safeguard thousands of jobs, has drawn early praise from industry players. The Rubber Processors…