Magnetorheological flow, shear and squeeze mode vibration dampers

The study is concerned with the development of magnetorheological (MR) flow, shear and squeeze mode vibration dampers (MR dampers), which has been a part of author's research program for two years. The composition and operating mechanism of MR fluids with an emphasis on modes used to construct MR vibration dampers are of the particular interest. Structures of MR flow and shear mode dampers, and selected results of their experimental tests are presented. Further research work focused on engineering of MR squeeze mode damper is announced.