Investigation of viscoelastic coupling damper (VCD) behaviour developed from natural rubber using experimental and computational methods

Key Points

• Dampers exhibit unique viscoelastic properties, enhancing performance across various conditions.
• Experimental data indicates a significant increase in energy dissipation—up to 50% in tests.
• Investigation employs both experimental methods and computational models to analyze behavior.
• Findings highlight the potential for natural rubber dampers in engineering applications.