Adaptive tuned vibration absorber based on magnetorheological elastomer

This study presents an adaptive tuned vibration absorber (ATVA) which is based on magnetorheological elastomer (MRE). Traditional dynamic absorber has limited its application and vibration absorption capacity for its narrow working frequency bandwidth. MRE is a kind of smart material whose modulus can be controlled by applied magnetic field. Based on MREs, an ATVA which works on shear mode is proposed in this study. After the vibration mode shapes of the ATVA are analyzed, the mechanical structure of the ATVA is brought forward. Then the magnetic circuit of the ATVA is identified by ANSYS software. By using a modified dipole model, the shift-frequency properties of the ATVA versus magnetic field and strains are theoretically analyzed and simulated. Furthermore, by employing a beam with two ends supported, its shift-frequency property and vibration absorption capacity are experimentally justified. The experimental results demonstrate that the designed ATVA has better performance than traditional passive absorber in terms of frequency-shift property and vibration absorption capacity.