Finite element simulation analysis of static stiffness of bushing rubber mount

The static stiffness of the mount is a critical parameter for the powertrain mounting system. A well-designed static stiffness can improve the performance of the powertrain mounting system. Before manufacturing the mounting sample, it is essential to conduct a finite element analysis of the static stiffness to enhance the development efficiency of the powertrain mounting system for new energy vehicles and shorten the development cycle. The research focuses on the bushing rubber mount. A finite element model is first created using Hypermesh software and then imported into ABQUS software to simulate and analyze the static stiffness in the X, Y, and Z directions. This simulation analysis method is reliable and can predict the three-dimensional static stiffness of the bushing rubber mount.