Automotive Buzz, Squeak and Rattle: Mechanisms, Analysis, Evaluation and Prevention

Buzz, squeak, and rattle (BSR) is the automotive industry term for the audible engineering challenges faced by all vehicle and component engineers. Minimizing BSR is of paramount importance when designing vehicle components and whole vehicle assemblies. This is the only book dedicated to the subject. It provides a self-contained reference to the background theory, testing, analysis, and elimination of BSR. Written for practicing engineers and industry researchers, the book has a strong focus on real-world applications making it an ideal handbook for those working in this important area. Chapters from leading experts from across the motor industry—with input from the design and research labs of Ford, Toyota, Daimler-Chrysler and GM—review the techniques available and provide readers with the appropriate physics, structural dynamics and materials science to address their own BSR issues.

The only book available on automotive BSR (buzz, squeak and rattle)—the number one cause of complaint on new carsComprehensive and authoritative, with contributions from leading figures in the field and companies such as Ford, Toyota and Daimler-ChryslerEnables readers to understand and utilize the complex tools used to assess, identify and rectify BSR in vehicle design and testing

Overview on Vehicle Buzz, Squeak and Rattle Friction/Sliding Analysis Stick-clip charateristics of leather /artificial leather Material pair testing and instrumentation Full Vehicle Testing Buzz, squeak and rattle shaker test Universal graining to prevent creaking noises with plastic and elastic contact partners Squeak and rattle CAE simulation using FEA Squeakand rattle prevention in the design phase using a pragmatic approach Wear of soft, pliable materials: Real stress scenarios and their simulation Development of squeak and rattle countermeasures through upfront designs   Coatings for low-noise body seals