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SOUND AND VIBRATION CONSIDERATIONS OF SOME MATERIALS FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS

Mohammad Al-Zubi1, Emmanuel Ayorinde2, Nabeel Alshabatat1, Mehmet Dundar2 and Yellapu Murty3
  • 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tafila Technical University, Jordan
  • 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
  • 3 MC Technologies, 1163 River Chase Ridge, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States

Abstract

Vibration and noise amelioration in and across several components and modules of the automotive, such as the panels, doors, engine covers, seats and others, is extremely important. NVH performance has been recognized as a critical factor in the purchase decisions of many buyers. This study examines the vibro-acoustic characteristics of some monolithic and composite materials and some generally periodic material structures. By experimental and numerical/empirical methods, it explores some opportunities for minimizing the transmission of noise and vibration. Some new constructions not hitherto probed for vibro-acoustic fitness are examined. Results from this study are expected to contribute towards design inputs to obtain better performances.

American Journal of Applied Sciences
Volume 11 No. 10, 2014, 1784-1797

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2014.1784.1797

Submitted On: 23 February 2014 Published On: 2 December 2014

How to Cite: Al-Zubi, M., Ayorinde, E., Alshabatat, N., Dundar, M. & Murty, Y. (2014). SOUND AND VIBRATION CONSIDERATIONS OF SOME MATERIALS FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS. American Journal of Applied Sciences, 11(10), 1784-1797. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2014.1784.1797

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Keywords

  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • NVH
  • Composite
  • Vibro-Acoustic
  • Automotive