A large-scale adaptive magnetorheological elastomer-based bridge bearing (original) (raw)

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2017, 2017

Abstract

This study presents the design, development, testing, and performance evaluation of a scaled bridge bearing utilizing magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) layers as adaptive elements, which allow for a varying stiffness under a magnetic field. The adaptive bridge bearing system incorporates a closed-loop magnetic circuit that results in an enhanced magnetic field in the MRE layers. A new design is introduced and optimized using structural and magnetic finite element analyses. Two bearings and a test setup for applying simultaneous variable shear, constant compression, and a variable magnetic field on the bearing are fabricated. The adaptive bridge bearing results demonstrate the stiffness change of the bearing under different strain levels and loading frequencies, as well as the ability of the bearing to change its stiffness under different applied electric currents, which can be correlated to the applied magnetic field.

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