Integrated Dynamic Characteristics and Application in Semi-Active Dynamic Absorber of Magneto-Rheological Fluids

Abstract:

As a new type of controllable rheological smart material, Magneto-rheological Fluids (MRF) are widely used in the field of vibration control. This article investigated their integrated dynamic characteristics in squeeze mode and shear mode. Two prototypes were designed and fabricated. The dynamic test for the two prototypes was performed on a simply supported beam vibrating device with the methods of drop-hammering and sweep-frequency measuring. The experimental results demonstrate that the damping ratio of the prototype in squeeze effect presents linearly and widely controllable from 0.0948 to 0.2268 with the increase of the coils’ excitation current, behaving as a variable MR damper. However, its natural frequency remains unchanged. It is also shown that the natural frequency of the prototype in shear effect increases significantly from 18Hz to 24 Hz, acting as a semi-active dynamic vibration (SDVA) absorber with broadband vibration absorption for the maximum attenuation of up to 74.3%. This study provides guidance for engineering applications of MRF.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 220-223)
• Pages: 601-606
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.220-223.601
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Shi Zhen Li, Gong Yu Li, Xiao Wu Kong, Jian Hua Wei
• Keywords: Integrated Dynamic Characteristics, MR Damper, MRF, Semi-Active Dynamic Absorber

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