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Bushing Design/Sizing

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suspguy

Automotive
Mar 20, 2005
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Hello

I am working on a lower Control arm bushing (Horizontal and Vertical orientation), trying to figure out how to size the bushing, the material I am using is Natural Rubber, I have the joint loads from ADAMS.The bushing I am using is Inner metal sleeve , rubber material and outer metal sleeve.

In horizontal orientation I am using Torsinal loads as determing factor to calculate minimum rubber thickness and other bushing parameters
But I have no idea about Vertical orientation what formulas should I be using

Any help would be appreciated

In short my question is how to size pivot bushings when loads are known

Thanks a lot



 
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