Methods of sensitivity calculation applied to a multi-axial test rig for elastomer bushings

This paper presents methods of sensitivity calculation applied to a multi-axial test rig for elastomer bushings. In this context, the effect of parameter variations on system variables is analysed by using different tools. Aspects like modelling, modelling effort, computing time and accuracy are discussed. This paper is based on results, which were developed in the Fraunhofer collaborative project "Computer Aided Robust Design (CAROD)".