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1 – 10 of over 7000A local equivalent linearization methodology is proposed to simulate non‐linear shock absorbers and dual‐phase dampers in the convenient frequency domain. The methodology based on…
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A local equivalent linearization methodology is proposed to simulate non‐linear shock absorbers and dual‐phase dampers in the convenient frequency domain. The methodology based on principle of energy similarity, characterizes the non‐linear dual‐phase dampers via an array of local damping constants as function of local excitation frequency and amplitude, response, and type of non‐linearity. The non‐linear behaviour of the dual‐phase dampers can thus be predicted quite accurately in the entire frequency range. The frequency response characteristics of a vehicle model employing non‐linear dual‐phase dampers, evaluated using local linearization algorithm, are compared to those of the non‐linear system, established via numerical integration, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the algorithm. An error analysis is performed to quantify the maximum error between the damping forces generated by non‐linear and locally linear simulations. The influence of damper parameters on the ride improvement potentials of dual‐phase dampers is further evaluated using the proposed methodology and discussed.
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Mohammad Sadak Ali Khan, A. Suresh and N. Seetha Ramaiah
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the performance of the semi-active fluid damper. It is recognized that the performance of such a damper depends upon the magnetic and…
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The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the performance of the semi-active fluid damper. It is recognized that the performance of such a damper depends upon the magnetic and hydraulic circuit design. These dampers are generally used to control the vibrations in various applications in machine tools and robots. The present paper deals with the design of magneto-rheological (MR) damper. A finite element model is built to analyze and understand the performance of a 2D axi-symmetric MR damper. Various configurations of damper with modified piston ends are investigated. The input current to the coil and the piston velocity are varied to evaluate the resulting change in magnetic flux density (B), magnetic field (H), field dependent yield stress and magnetic force vectors. The simulation results of the various configurations of damper show that higher magnetic force is associated with plain piston ends. The performance of filleted piston ends is superior to that of other configurations for the same magnitude of coil current and piston velocity.
Design/methodology/approach
The damper design is done based on the fact that mechanical energy required for yielding of MR fluid increases with increase in applied magnetic field intensity. In the presence of magnetic field, the MR fluid follows Bingham’s plastic flow model, given by the equation τ = η γ•+τ y (H) τ > τ y . The above equation is used to design a device which works on the basis of MR fluid. The total pressure drop in the damper is evaluated by summing the viscous component and yield stress component which is approximated as ΔP = 12ηQL/g3W + CτyL/g, where the value of the parameter, C ranges from a minimum of 2 (for ΔPτ ΔPη less than approximately 1) to a maximum of 3 (for ΔPτ/ΔPη greater than approximately 100). To calculate the change in pressure on either side of the piston within the cylinder, yield stress is required which is obtained from the graph of yield stress vs magnetic field intensity provided by Lord Corporation for MR fluid −132 DG.
Findings
In this work, three different finite element models of MR damper piston are analyzed. The regression equations, contour plots and surface plots are obtained for different parameters. This study can be used as a reference for selecting the parameters for meeting different requirements. It is observed from the simulation of these models that the plain ends model gave optimum magnetic force and 2D flux lines with respect to damper input current. This is due to the fact that the plain ends model has more area when compared with that of other models. It is also observed that filleted ends model gave optimum magnetic flux density and yield stress. As there is reduced pole length in the filleted ends model, the MR fluid occupies vacant area, and hence results in increased flux density and yield shear stress. The filleted ends assist the formation of dense magnetic flux lines thereby increasing the flux density and yield stress. This implies that higher load can be carried by the filleted ends damper even with a smaller size.
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This work is carried out to manufacture different capacities of the dampers. This can be applied as vibration controls.
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Linlin Li, Jiajun Yang and Wenwei Liu
The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of surface roughness characterized by fractal geometry on squeeze film damping characteristics in damper of the linear rolling…
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of surface roughness characterized by fractal geometry on squeeze film damping characteristics in damper of the linear rolling guide, which has not been studied so far.
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The stochastic model of film thickness between rail and damper is established by using the two-variable Weierstrass–Mandelbrot function defining multi-scale and self-affinity properties of the rough surface topography. The stochastically averaged Reynolds equation is solved by using the variables separation method to further derive the film pressure distribution, the damping coefficient, the damping force and squeeze film time. The effect of surface roughness on squeeze film damping characteristics of the damper is analyzed and discussed through simulation.
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By comparing cases of the rough surface for different fractal parameters and the smooth surface, it is shown that for the isotropic roughness structure, the presence of surface roughness of the damper decreases the squeeze film damping characteristics. It is found that roughness effect on the damping coefficient is associated with the film thickness. In addition, the vibration amplitude effect is negligible for the damper of the linear rolling guide.
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To investigate the random surface roughness effect, the rough surface topography of damper of the linear rolling guide is characterized by using the fractal method instead of the traditional mathematical statistics method.
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Jinwu Xiang, Guocai Hu and Xiaogu Zhang
An equivalent linear damping model is developed for forward flight condition, with the flap/lag/pitch kinematics and nonlinear characteristics of hydraulic damper taken into…
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An equivalent linear damping model is developed for forward flight condition, with the flap/lag/pitch kinematics and nonlinear characteristics of hydraulic damper taken into account. Damper axial velocity is analyzed from the velocities of the damper‐to‐blade attachment point in time domain. For the case of blade lead‐lag oscillations without forced excitation and kinematics, the equivalent linear damping is calculated from transient response with energy balance method, Fourier series based moving block analysis and Hilbert transform based technology, respectively. Results indicate that equivalent linear damping decreases significantly with lead‐lag forced excitation and flap/lag/pitch kinematics, especially with the latter in flight condition.
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Shahe Liang, Zhiqiang Zhang and Aiqun Li
A new type of variable damping viscous damper is developed to meet the settings of different damping parameter values at different working stages. Its main principle and design…
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A new type of variable damping viscous damper is developed to meet the settings of different damping parameter values at different working stages. Its main principle and design structure are introduced, and the two-stage and multi-stage controllable damping methods are proposed.
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The theoretical calculation formulas of the damping force of power-law fluid variable damping viscous damper at elongated holes are derived, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the development and application of variable damping viscous dampers. For the newly developed variable damping viscous damper, the dynamic equations for the seismic reduction system with variable damping viscous dampers under a multi-degree-of-freedom system are established. A feasible calculation and analysis method is proposed to derive the solution process of time history analysis. At the same time, a program is also developed using Matlab. The dynamic full-scale test of a two-stage variable damping viscous damper was conducted, demonstrating that the hysteresis curve is complete and the working condition is stable.
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Through the calculation and analysis of examples, the results show that the seismic reduction effect of high and flexible buildings using the seismic reduction system with variable damping viscous dampers is significant. The program developed is used to analyze the seismic response of a broadcasting tower using a variable damping TMD system under large earthquakes. The results indicate that the installation of variable damping viscous dampers can effectively control the maximum inter-story displacement response of TMD water tanks and can effectively consume seismic energy.
Originality/value
This method can provide a guarantee for the safe and effective operation of TMD in wind and vibration control.
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Mohd Sabirin Rahmat, Khisbullah Hudha, Zulkiffli Abd Kadir, Noor Hafizah Amer, Muhammad Luqman Hakim Abd Rahman and Shohaimi Abdullah
The objective of this paper is to develop a fast modelling technique for predicting magneto-rheological fluid damper behaviour under impact loading applications.
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The objective of this paper is to develop a fast modelling technique for predicting magneto-rheological fluid damper behaviour under impact loading applications.
Design/methodology/approach
The adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) technique was adopted to predict the behaviour of a magneto-rheological fluid (MRF) damper through experimental characterisation data. In this study, an MRF damper manufactured by Lord Corporation was used for characterisation using an impact pendulum test rig. The experimental characterisation was carried out with various impact energies and constant input currents applied to the MRF damper.
Findings
This research provided a fast modelling technique with relatively less error in predicting MRF damper behaviour for the development of control strategies. Accordingly, the ANFIS model was able to predict MRF damper behaviour under impact loading and showed better performance than the modified Bouc–Wen model.
Research limitations/implications
This study only focused on modelling technique for a single type of MRF damper used for impact loading applications. It is possible for other applications, such as cyclic loading, random loadings and system identification, to be studied in future experiments.
Original/Value
Future researchers could apply the ANFIS model as an actuator model for the development of control strategies and analyse the control performance. The model also can be replicated in other industries with minor modifications to suit different needs.
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S. Sarath and P. Sam Paul
A new cutting tool is always well-defined and sharp at the onset of the metal cutting process and gradually losses these properties as the machining process advances. Similarly…
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A new cutting tool is always well-defined and sharp at the onset of the metal cutting process and gradually losses these properties as the machining process advances. Similarly, at the beginning of the machining process, amplitude of tool vibrations is considerably low and it increases gradually and peaks at the end of the service period of the cutting tool while machining. It is significant to provide a corresponding real-time varying damping to control this chatter, which directly influences accuracy and quality of productivity. This paper aims to review the literature related to the application of smart fluid to control vibration in metal cutting and also focused on the challenges involved in the implementation of active control system during machining process.
Design/methodology/approach
Smart dampers, which are used as semi-active and active dampers in metal cutting, were reviewed and the research studies carried out in the field of the magnetorheological (MR) damper were concentrated. In smart materials, MR fluids possess some disadvantages because of their sedimentation of iron particles, leakage and slow response time. To overcome these drawbacks, new MR materials such as MR foam, MR elastomers, MR gels and MR plastomers have been recommended and suggested. This review intents to throw light into available literature which exclusively deals with controlling chatter in metal cutting with the help of MR damping methods.
Findings
Using an MR damper popularly known for its semi-active damping characteristics is very adaptable and flexible in controlling chatter by providing damping to real-time amplitudes of tool vibration. In the past, many researchers have attempted to implement MR damper in metal cutting to control vibration and were successful. Various methods with the help of MR fluid are illustrated.
Research limitations/implications
A new cutting tool is always well-defined and sharp at the onset of metal cutting process and gradually losses these properties as the machining process advances. Similarly, at the beginning of the machining process, amplitude of tool vibrations is considerably low and it increases gradually and peaks at the end of service period of cutting tool while machining. Application of MR damper along with the working methodology in metal cutting is presented, challenges met are analyzed and a scope for development is reviewed.
Practical implications
This study provides corresponding real-time varying damping to control tool vibration which directly influences accuracy and quality of productivity. Using an MR damper popularly known for its semi-active damping characteristics is very adaptable and flexible in controlling chatter by providing damping to real-time amplitudes of tool vibration.
Social implications
This study attempts to implement smart damper in metal cutting to control vibrations.
Originality/value
It is significant to provide corresponding real-time varying damping to control tool vibration which directly influences accuracy and quality of productivity.
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Tanuja Singh, Megha Kalra and Anil Kumar Misra
The paper aims to focus on adjacent buildings response, equipped with damper, to analyze the vibration reduction in the nearby buildings. The nearby buildings were also equipped…
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The paper aims to focus on adjacent buildings response, equipped with damper, to analyze the vibration reduction in the nearby buildings. The nearby buildings were also equipped with dampers. The occurrence of adjacent buildings with adequate or inadequate space in between is a common phenomenon. However, many a times not much attention is paid to provide or check gap adequacy or to connect the two buildings suitably to avoid pounding of two structures on each other. This study emphasizes the utility of providing a damper in between two adjacent buildings for better performance.
Design/methodology/approach
The two steel structures taken for study are prototype of two structures normally found in industrial structure such as power plant, where in one of boiler structure is often tall and braced and short structure of turbine building which is moment resistant, modeled in SAP. There could be similar such structures which are often connected to a platform or a walkway with a sliding end, so as not to transfer horizontal force to other structures. If the advantage of stiffness of tall braced structure is taken into account, shorter structure can be suitably connected to braced structure to transfer forces during seismic cases under nonlinear conditions, thereby avoiding pounding (incase gap is too less), reducing response and thus optimizing the section sizes. The structures were subjected to El Centro earthquake, to simulate MCE (which could be the other site TH scaled up as desired for real site PGA), and damper location and parameters were varied to find optimum value which offers reduced base shear, reduced top floor displacement and minimum inter story drift and highest energy absorption by fluid viscous dampers.
Findings
The findings show that taller structures, which are braced, have more stiffness; the effect of damper is more pronounced in reducing displacement of shorter moment resistant structure to the tune of 60%, with suitably defined Cd value which is found to be 600 KNs/m for the present study. Thus, advantage of stiffener structure is taken to leverage and reduce the displacement of shorter moment resistant structure in reducing its displacement under nonlinear conditions of seismic case.
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This work shows the original findings, of the adjacent buildings response, equipped with damper, to analyze the vibration reduction on other buildings which were planned to be constructed nearby.
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Mahmoud Hammou, Ahmed Bouzidane, Marc Thomas, Aboubakeur Benariba and Mohamed Bouzit
The purpose of this study is to examine the dynamic performance of an orifice-compensated three-pad hydrostatic squeeze film damper.
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The purpose of this study is to examine the dynamic performance of an orifice-compensated three-pad hydrostatic squeeze film damper.
Design/methodology/approach
A numerical model has been developed and presented to study the effect of eccentricity ratio and pressure ratio on the static and dynamic characteristics of an orifice-compensated three-pad hydrostatic squeeze film damper. It is assumed that the fluid flow is incompressible, laminar, isothermal and steady-state. The finite difference method has been used to solve Reynolds equation governing the lubricant flow in film thickness of hydrostatic bearing. The numerical results obtained are discussed, analyzed and compared between three- and four-lobe hydrostatic journal bearings available in the literature.
Findings
It was found that the influence of eccentricity ratio on dynamic characteristics of an orifice-compensated three-pad hydrostatic squeeze film damper appears to be essentially controlled by the concentric pressure ratio. It was also found that the three-pad hydrostatic squeeze film damper has higher stiffness than three and four-lobe hydrostatic journal bearings.
Originality/value
In fact, the results obtained show that this type of hydrostatic squeeze film damper provides hydrostatic designers a new bearing configuration suitable to control rotor vibrations.
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This paper aims to study the seismic response of frame structure with friction dampers.
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This paper aims to study the seismic response of frame structure with friction dampers.
Design/methodology/approach
The state equation of the structure subjected to the earthquake is presented and solved, from which the maximum drift and the interlayer drift angle of the floors of the structure subjected to the seismic waves of four types of sites are analyzed.
Findings
The result indicates that the damping effect is significant on the floors with the friction damper but is almost little influence on the other floor.
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The result indicates that the damping effect is significant on the floors with the friction damper but is almost little influence on the other floor.
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