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Erickson, Darren Andrew. "Contact stiffness and damping estimation for constrained robotic systems." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/mq53042.pdf.
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Le, Guen Marie Joo. "Damping behaviour of plant-fibre composite materials." Thesis, University of Canterbury. Mechanical Engineering, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/9978.
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The vibration damping property of plant fibres composites is of practical interest for commercial applications of biobased and eco-composites. Damping behaviour has been observed by experimentation and exploited in the marketing of sporting equipment but the origins of this behaviour have so far been only based on conjectures. In this thesis, the damping capacity of plant fibre composites was attributed to their chemical composition and the reversible interactions enabled by the breaking and reforming of hydrogen bonds under stress. The approach to explaining the mechanisms started with the characterisation of different plant fibre types to search for correlations between their physical and chemical structure. The investigation continued with quantifying the effect of hydrogen bonding compounds such as water, glycerol and polyglycerol on the damping coefficient of fibres and reinforced composites.
The results of the polyol impregnation indicated that applying a pretreatment enhanced the vibration damping performance of
flax reinforced composites, validating the hypothesis of the essential role played by hydrogen bonds in the fibres. The improvement in the damping coefficient of the composites was shown to be to the detriment of their stiffness. The compromised between the two properties was investigated in the final part of this thesis by using hybrid flax-carbon fibre reinforced composites.
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Hyung, Sang Su. "Nondestrutive damage detection by simultaneous identification of stiffness and damping." [College Station, Tex. : Texas A&M University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2472.
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HYLOK, JEFFERY EDWARD. "EXPERIMENTAL IDENTIFICATION OF DISTRIBUTED DAMPING MATRICES USING THE DYNAMIC STIFFNESS MATRIX." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2002. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1029527404.
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Issa, Jimmy. "Vibration suppression through stiffness variation and modal disparity." Diss., Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users, 2008.
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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2008.<br>Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on July 7, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 114-117). Also issued in print.
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Wischt, Rachel Jeanne. "Variable Stiffness and Active Damping Technique for Turbomachinery using Shape Memory Alloys." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1447425764.
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Kareaga, Laka Zorion. "Dynamic stiffness and damping prediction on rubber material parts, FEA and experimental correlation." Thesis, London Metropolitan University, 2016. http://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/1125/.
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The final objective of the present work is the accurate prediction of the dynamic stiffness behaviour of complex rubber parts using finite element simulation tools. For this purpose, it becomes necessary to perform a complex rubber compound material characterisation and modelling work; this needs two important previous steps. These steps are detailed in the present document together with a theoretical review of viscoelastic visco-elasto-plastic models for elastomers. Firstly, a new characterisation method is proposed to determine the degree of cure of rubber parts. It is known that the degree of cure of rubbers bears heavily on their mechanical properties. This method consists of the correlation of swelling results to rheometer data achieving a good agreement. Secondly, the influence of the strain rate used in static characterisation tests is studied. In this step, a new characterisation method is proposed. The latter characterisation method will be used to fit extended hyperelastic models in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software like ANSYS. The proposed method improves the correlation of experimental data to simulation results obtained by the use of standard methods. Finally, the overlay method proposed by Austrell concerning frequency dependence of the dynamic modulus and loss angle that is known to increase more with frequency for small amplitudes than for large amplitudes is developed. The original version of the overlay method yields no difference in frequency dependence with respect to different load amplitudes. However, if the element in the viscoelastic layer of the finite element model are given different stiffness and loss properties depending on the loading amplitude level, frequency dependence is shown to be more accurate compared to experiments. The commercial finite element program Ansys is used to model an industrial metal rubber part using two layers of elements. One layer is a hyper viscoelastic layer and the other layer uses an elasto-plastic model with a multi-linear kinematic hardening rule. The model, being intended for stationary cyclic loading, shows good agreement with measurements on the harmonically loaded industrial rubber part.
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Merenda, Dario Giuseppe. "Seismic mitigation of existing masonry structures by means of added damping and stiffness." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2012. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/3266/.
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In this work seismic upgrading of existing masonry structures by means of hysteretic ADAS dampers is treated.
ADAS are installed on external concrete walls, which are built parallel to the building, and then linked to the building's slab by means of steel rod connection system.
In order to assess the effectiveness of the intervention, a parametric study considering variation of damper main features has been conducted. To this aim, the concepts of equivalent linear system (ELS) or equivalent viscous damping are deepen. Simplified equivalent linear model results are then checked respect results of the yielding structures.
Two alternative displacement based methods for damper design are herein proposed. Both methods have been validated through non linear time history analyses with spectrum compatible accelerograms.
Finally ADAS arrangement for the non conventional implementation is proposed.
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Liu, Yanqing. "Variable damping and stiffness semi-active vibration isolation control using magnetorheological fluid dampers." 京都大学 (Kyoto University), 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/144553.
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El-Tayeb, Nabil Said Mohamed. "The dynamic properties of ball bearings." Thesis, University of Leeds, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.366386.
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Mohammad, Zakariya Yahya. "The determination of a journal bearing's stiffness and damping coefficients using an extended Kalman filter." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.315588.
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Rees, Emily V. L. "Methane gas hydrate morphology and its effect on the stiffness and damping of some sediments." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2009. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/79442/.
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Gas hydrates are ice–like compounds found in deep sea sediments and permafrosts. Concise detection and quantification of natural methane gas hydrate deposits, will allow for a more robust assessment of gas hydrate as a potential energy resource or natural geohazard. Current seismic methods, used to identify and quantify gas hydrates, have proved to be unreliable in providing accurate information on the extent of natural gas hydrate deposits, due to the lack of understanding on how gas hydrate affects the host sediment. Direct measurement of some hydrate bearing sediment properties has been made possible in recent years through advances in pressure coring techniques, but methods for dynamically testing these samples at in–situ pressures are still unavailable. Laboratory tests on synthetic hydrate bearing sediments have shown that factors such as formation technique, sediment type and use of hydrate former affects the form and structure of hydrate in the pore space and how it interacts with the sediment. The aim of this research was therefore to create methane hydrate in sediments under a variety of conditions, so that the influence of hydrate morphology could be investigated. A number of experiments were conducted using two distinct formation techniques. The first technique formed methane hydrate from the free gas phase in almost fully water saturated conditions. Five sand specimens, with a range of hydrate contents from 10% to 40% were formed and tested in the gas hydrate resonant column (GHRC). Results from these tests were compared with previous results from tests where methane hydrate had been formed from free gas in partially saturated conditions. It was found that formation method had a significant influence on the properties of the hydrate bearing sand, and therefore the morphology of the hydrate in the pore space. The second set of experiments formed methane hydrate from free gas within partially saturated sediments, but where the sediments were made up of coarse granular materials with a variety of particle size and shape. As it had been established that hydrate acts as a cement when formed under partially saturated conditions, the experiments aimed to observe the effect of particle size and shape on hydrate bonding mechanisms. The results showed that the influence of disseminated hydrate on the physical properties of the specimens was affected by both mean particle size and by particle shape, with the surface area of the sediment grains influencing the volume and distribution of hydrate throughout a material and therefore it’s bonding capabilities. In addition to the experiments on synthetic hydrate specimens, five core sections containing naturally occurring gas hydrate in fine grained sedimentsweremade available to the University of Southampton from the Indian National Gas Hydrate Program (NGHP) 01 expedition. High resolution CT imaging of the core sections observed large volumes of methane hydrate as a network of veins throughout the specimens. Due to sample disturbance caused during the depressurisation and subsequent freezing of the samples prior to delivery, dynamic testing in the gas hydrate resonant column apparatus was not feasible. Therefore, the hydrate was dissociated and a number of geotechnical tests were undertaken on the remaining host sediment. Results from these tests suggested that hydrate dissociation could affect host sediment properties, due to a change in water content, salinity and structure.
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Pan, Fan. "Gilbert damping of doped permalloy from first principles calculations." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Materialfysik, MF, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-170344.
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The dynamic process of how fast a spintronic device can be switched from one state to another is characterized by the Gilbert damping parameter. It has been found that the Gilbert damping along with other intrinsic properties in permalloy, can be tuned by different dopants and doping concentration. Therefore, a study of intrinsic magnetic properties with emphasis on the dependence of the Gilbert damping parameter from first principles calculations is investigated. It is aimed at to give an insight of the microscopic understanding originated from electronic structure and to provide a guideline in the practical spintronic design. The topic of the present thesis is to investigate, by means of first principle calculations, how the variation of the Gilbert damping parameter depends upon the electronic structure of pure and doped permalloy. We show that the Gilbert damping has a monotonic increase with the doping concentration due to an increasing amount of scattering processes. The dopants of the 5d transition metal give rise to a much larger impact than the 4d, as the spin orbit coupling effect is more pronounced in the heavy elements. Our results are in satistying agreement with experiment.<br><p>QC 20150629</p>
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Kadam, Ruthvik Dinesh. "Design and Additive Manufacturing of Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer Microlattice with High Stiffness and High Damping." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/103009.
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Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are known for their high stiffness-to-weight and high strength-to-weight ratios and hence are of great interest in several engineering fields such as aerospace, automotive and defense. However, despite their light weight, high stiffness and high strength, their application in these fields is limited due to their poor energy dissipation and vibration damping capabilities. This thesis presents a two-phase microlattice design to overcome this problem. To realize this design, a novel tape casting integrated multi-material stereolithography system is developed and mechanical properties of samples fabricated using this system are evaluated. The design incorporating a stiff phase (CFRP) and a high loss phase, exhibiting high stiffness as well as high damping, is studied via analytical and experimental approaches. To investigate its damping performance, mechanical properties at small-strain and large-strain regimes are measured through dynamic material analysis (DMA) and quasi-static cyclic compression tests respectively. It is seen that both intrinsic (small-strain) and structural (large-strain) damping in terms of a figure of merit (FOM), E1/3tanδ/ρ, can be enhanced by a small addition of a high loss phase in Reuss configuration. Moreover, it is seen that structural damping is improved at low relative densities due to the presence of elastic buckling during deformation. For design usefulness, tunability maps, displaying FOM in terms of design parameters, are developed by curve fitting of experimental measurements. The microlattice design is also evaluated quantitatively by comparing it with existing families of materials in a stiffness-loss map, which shows that the design is as stiff as commercial CFRP composites and as dissipative as elastomers.<br>Master of Science
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Balupari, Raja Shekar. "VALIDATION OF FINITE ELEMENT PROGRAM FOR JOURNAL BEARINGS -- STATIC AND DYNAMIC PROPERTIES." UKnowledge, 2004. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/325.
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The analysis of bearing systems involves the prediction of their static and dynamic characteristics. The capability to compute the dynamic characteristics for hydrodynamic bearings has been added to Bearing Design System (BRGDS), a finite element program developed by Dr. R.W. Stephenson, and the results obtained were validated. In this software, a standard finite element implementation of the Reynolds equation is used to model the land region of the bearing with pressure degrees of freedom. The assumptions of incompressible flow, constant viscosity, and no fluid inertia terms are made. The pressure solution is integrated to give the bearing load, and the stiffness and damping characteristics were calculated by a perturbation method. The static and dynamic characteristics of 60, 120 and 180 partial bearings were verified and compared for a length to diameter (L/D) ratio of 0.5. A comparison has also been obtained for the 120 bearing with L/D ratios of 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0. A 360-journal bearing was verified for an L/D ratio of 0.5 and also compared to an L/D ratio of 1.0. The results are in good agreement with other verified results. The effect of providing lubricant to the recesses has been shown for a 120 hybrid hydrostatic bearing with a single and double recess.
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Wolff, Andrew. "Mechanical Properties of Maturing Dystrophic Skeletal Muscle." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/37922.
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The main goal for my research was to challenge the long held belief that the mechanical properties of maturing dystrophic compared to control skeletal muscle membranes are weaker, leading to onset of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). We built on a previous report from our lab that suggested sarcolemmal membranes from dystrophic mice are not more susceptible to damage early in maturation (i.e., age 9-12 days) and determined if and when muscle mechanical properties change as the mice mature. Across four studies, I have helped define the role of dystrophin-deficient skeletal muscle membranes in the onset of DMD.
A linear viscoelastic muscle model was used to determine passive stiffness and damping in control and dystrophic muscles from maturing mice aged 14-35 days. Results confirmed my hypothesis that there are no differences in passive mechanical properties between normal and dystrophic mice.
Recognizing the limitations of the linear model, a nonlinear model was developed to determine the stiffness and damping of active and passive dystrophic muscles from maturing mice aged 21 and 35 days. The nonlinear model achieved a significantly better fit to experimental data than the linear model when muscles were stretched to 15% strain beyond resting length. Active and passive mechanical properties of dystrophic mice were not different than control at 14 and 28 days of age.
The previously developed nonlinear model was used to determine a more complete time-course (14-100 days of age) of dystrophic muscle mechanical properties. There was no difference in passive stiffness between mdx and control muscles at each age. However, the mdx:utrn-/- muscles showed increased stiffness compared to control and mdx muscles at 21 and 28 days, suggesting a temporary change within the muscle that only occurs with a lack of both utrophin and dystrophin.
Fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle mechanical properties were compared in control and dystrophic mice aged 3, 5, and 9 weeks of age. Dystrophic and control slow-twitch muscles did not have different mechanical properties, suggesting that a lack of dystrophin does not affect slow-twitch muscles during maturation (3-5 weeks) or well after maturation (9 weeks).<br>Ph. D.
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Bowland, Adam Gregory. "Comparison and Analysis of the Strength, Stiffness, and Damping Characteristics of Concrete with Rubber, Latex, and Carbonate Additives." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/28229.
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This dissertation presents the results of a study performed to investigate methods for increasing the damping capacity of concrete. A variety of additives, both particle and latex based, were added to standard concrete mixtures by replacing up to 20% of the fine aggregate to measure their effects on strength, stiffness, damping, and air content. The additives included rubber particles from recycled tires, calcium carbonate particles, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) latex, and a commercially available product named ConcreDamp which contains vegetable gum suspended in styrene butadiene latex.
An initial investigation resulted in the observation that all of the additives with the exception of the SBR latex would both increase air content and decrease compressive strength. As a result, combinations of additives were investigated to see if both the mechanical and dynamic properties could be improved. The addition of steel fibers to mixtures with ground rubber were found to significantly increase air content which offset any gains in compressive strength. The combination of ground rubber and latex was shown to improve both increase compressive strength and reduce air content.
The study advanced to investigate the effects of rubber size on air content, strength, and damping. It was found that for the same volume of rubber, a larger rubber particle would decrease air content, decrease compressive strength, and improve damping.
The results of this study show that the best performing additive was the vegetable gum latex which improved the concrete damping by a factor of 2 when added as 15% of the fine aggregate. Additionally, an equation is presented for calculating a strength reduction factor for concrete containing rubber particles of different sizes.
Finally, two full scale footbridge laboratory specimens were tested to investigate the effect of increased material damping at the structural level. One footbridge was constructed using a base concrete mixture without damping admixtures. The second was constructed with a concrete mixture that contained a replacement of 15% of the fine aggregate with ground rubber. The results were used to create a finite element model in SAP2000 that was used to predict the effects that high damping concretes would have on the footbridge specimen.<br>Ph. D.
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OZGEN, GOKHAN O. "THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE DIRECT DAMPING MATRIX IDENTIFICATION BASED ON THE DYNAMIC STIFFNESS MATRIX AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MODELING." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1163790951.
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Fang, Yuefa. "Calculation and measurement of the eight oil film stiffness and damping coefficients for a variable impedance hydrodynamic bearing." Thesis, Staffordshire University, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.359621.
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Hoa, Pham Trong, and Nguyen Manh Hung. "Numerical calculation of dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients of oil lubrication film in internal gear motors and pumps." Technische Universität Dresden, 2020. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A71107.
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Oil lubrication film plays an important role in analysis of dynamic behavior of the internal gear motors and pumps. During operation, the oil film is considered as the spring and damping system. Therefore, calculation of the dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients is necessary to build the mathematical model for studying of dynamic problem. In order to calculate these coefficients, the dynamic pressure and perturbing pressure distribution must be determined firstly. In this paper, the infinitesimal perturbation method (IFP) is used to calculate the dynamic pressure distribution. Based on that the dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients can be computed. The calculation results point out that the dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients are much dependent on the eccentricity ratio.
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Punna, Harshitha. "Impact of stiffness and damping capacity using two different rubbers on friction coefficient and noise levels of brake materials." OpenSIUC, 2020. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/2773.
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Friction contact with both external and internal environments can significantly influence its efficiency, which could cause friction instabilities, vibration, and noise. Focusing on the effects that troubles brake pad, rotor, and friction-induced NVH, the main motivation for this study is to understand its drawbacks for some extent in a braking system. By proper study on applied statistics, an experimental design is planned. The design has friction tests that are performed by scaling down real test properties used in dynamometer to scaled-down properties in a subscale tester by using scaling law of physics. The test has two different types of rubbers with different humidity conditions with respect to two different brake pads in a small-scale tester, the Universal Mechanical Tester (UMT). This friction experiment helps in determining how different rubbers impact its stiffness on the coefficient of friction and noise levels, also to evaluate which scenario has the better damping capacity. The effect on the coefficient of friction and noise levels with and without rubbers is also compared. The results are subjected to the Design of Experiments analyses test know the statistical relationship between factors affecting the process and output of that process at different controllable variables namely humidity and temperature.
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Böswald, Marc. "Updating of local non linear stiffness- and damping parameters in large finite element models by using vibration test data /." Köln : DLR, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, 2005. http://www.gbv.de/dms/bs/toc/518690482.pdf.
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Clements, Joshua Ryan. "The Experimental Testing of an Active Magnetic Bearing/Rotor System Undergoing Base Excitation." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35827.
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Active Magnetic Bearings (AMB) are a relatively recent innovation in bearing technology. Unlike conventional bearings, which rely on mechanical forces originating from fluid films or physical contact to support bearing loads, AMB systems utilize magnetic fields to levitate and support a shaft in an air-gap within the bearing stator. This design has many benefits over conventional bearings. The potential capabilities that AMB systems offer are allowing this new technology to be considered for use in state-of-the-art applications. For example, AMB systems are being considered for use in jet engines, submarine propulsion systems, energy storage flywheels, hybrid electric vehicles and a multitude of high performance space applications. Many of the benefits that AMB systems have over conventional bearings makes them ideal for use in these types of vehicular applications. However, these applications present a greater challenge to the AMB system designer because the AMB-rotor system may be subjected to external vibrations originating from the vehicle's motion and operation. Therefore these AMB systems must be designed to handle the aggregate vibration of both the internal rotor dynamic vibrations and the external vibrations that these applications will produce.
This paper will focus on the effects of direct base excitation to an AMB/rotor system because base excitation is highly possible to occur in vehicular applications. This type of excitation has been known to de-stabilize AMB/rotor systems therefore this aspect of AMB system operation needs to be examined. The goal of this research was to design, build and test a test rig that has the ability to excite an AMB system with large amplitude base excitation. Results obtained from this test rig will be compared to predictions obtained from linear models commonly used for AMB analysis and determine the limits of these models.<br>Master of Science
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Haberman, Michael Richard. "Design of High Loss Viscoelastic Composites through Micromechanical Modeling and Decision Based Materials Design." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/14599.
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This thesis focuses on the micromechanical modeling of particulate viscoelastic composite materials in the quasi-static frequency domain to approximate macroscopic damping behavior and has two main objectives. The first objective is the development of a robust frequency dependent multiscale model. For this purpose, the self-consistent (SC) mean-field micromechanical model introduced by Cherkaoui et al [J. Eng. Mater. Technol. 116, 274-278 (1994)] is extended to include frequency dependence via the viscoelastic correspondence principal. The quasi-static model is then generalized using dilute strain concentration tensor formulation and validated by comparison with complex bounds from literature, acoustic and static experimental data, and established models. The second objective is SC model implementation as a tool for the design of high loss materials. This objective is met by integrating the SC model into a Compromise Decision Support Protocol (CDSP) to explore the microstructural design space of an automobile windshield. The integrated SC-CDSP design space exploration results definitively indicate that one microstructural variable dominates structure level acoustic isolation and rigidity: negative stiffness. The work concludes with a detailed description of the fundamental mechanisms leading to negative stiffness behavior and proposes two negative stiffness inclusion designs.
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Oliveira, Fernando dos Santos. "Otimização topológica de dissipadores metálicos aplicados ao controle de vibrações em estruturas." reponame:Repositório Institucional da UnB, 2016. http://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/21963.
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2016_FernandodosSantosOliveira.pdf: 6646040 bytes, checksum: a918278b21da46660beef0d43415e2b7 (MD5)<br>A construção de edificações cada vez mais altas e esbeltas tem se tornado bastante comum nos grandes centros, desafiando assim os projetistas estruturais a elaborarem projetos cada vez mais eficientes de forma que o arranjo adotado possa utilizar da melhor forma as características dos materiais. O uso de dispositivos que adicionam rigidez e amortecimento às estruturas sujeitas a ações dinâmicas, como cargas de vento e terremotos, tem se tornado cada vez mais comum nas estruturas civis. Um desses dispositivos mecânicos que tem sido amplamente utilizado é o dissipador do tipo Added Damping and Stiffness (ADAS), que se corretamente instalado, pode aumentar significativamente a resistência, rigidez e capacidade de dissipação de energia das estruturas das edificações. Os dispositivos do tipo ADAS são basicamente dissipadores de energia instalados na estrutura com o objetivo de que a dissipação ocorra de forma concentrada nesses elementos, protegendo assim a estrutura principal de maiores danos. Uma vez ocorrida a ação dinâmica que danifique esses elementos, eles podem ser facilmente substituídos sem maiores dificuldades. Esses dissipadores de energia apresentam a vantagem de não precisarem de tecnologia avançada para sua produção e podem ser facilmente instalados na estrutura. Possuem ainda a vantagem de que fatores ambientais tais como temperatura e umidade, pouco ou nada afetam seu desempenho. No presente estudo, como uma alternativa ao ADAS, é realizada a otimização topológica de um dissipador metálico aplicado à redução de vibração em edificações sujeitas a terremotos, considerando através de análise numérica e experimental o formato adequado desse tipo de dispositivo. Em seguida busca-se a obtenção da probabilidade de falha desse sistema estrutural, levando-se em consideração as incertezas inerentes ao projeto, através da análise de confiabilidade. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT<br>The construction of increasingly tall and slender buildings has become quite common in large cities, challenging the structural engineers to develop increasingly efficient designs so that the adopted arrangement can make best use of the characteristics of materials. The use of devices that add stiffness and damping to structures subjected to dynamic actions such as wind and earthquake loads, has become increasingly common in civil structures. One of the mechanical devices that have been widely used is the Added Damping and Stiffness (ADAS), which if correctly installed, can significantly increase the strength, stiffness and energy dissipation capacity of the structures. ADAS devices are basically energy dissipators installed in the structure in order that dissipation occurs in these elements in a concentrated way, thereby protecting the main structure from further damage. Once the dynamic action that damages these elements occurs, they can be easily replaced without major costs. These energy dissipators have the further advantage of not require advanced technology for its production and can be easily installed in the structure. They also have the advantage that environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, has little or no effect in their performance. In the present study, as an alternative to ADAS, is performed the topology optimization of a metallic dissipator applied to the reduction of vibration in buildings subject to earthquakes, raising through numerical and experimental analysis the appropriate device type format. Then is searched the probability of failure of this structural system, taking into consideration the uncertainty inherent in the design, through reliability analysis.
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Alhujaili, Fahad Abdulrahman. "Semi-Active Control of Air-Suspended Tuned Mass Dampers." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1354480214.
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Icke, Kyle J. "Determination of the Compressive Response of the Pediatric Thorax Utilizing System Identification Techniques." The Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1417608406.
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Rafique, Sajid. "Piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting and its application to vibration control." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2012. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/piezoelectric-vibration-energy-harvesting-and-its-application-to-vibration-control(d9edcedf-054e-4921-9ba3-5e015b9bbd8f).html.
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Vibration-based energy harvesting using piezoelectric materials have been investigated by several research groups with the aim of harvesting maximum energy and providing power to low-powered wireless electronic systems for their entire operational life. The electromechanical coupling effect introduced by the piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting (PVEH) mechanism presents modelling challenges. For this reason, there has been a continuous effort to develop different modelling techniques to describe the PVEH mechanism and its effects on the dynamics of the system. The overall aims of this thesis are twofold: (1) a thorough theoretical and experimental analysis of a PVEH beam or assembly of beams; (2) an in-depth analytical and experimental investigation of the novel concept of a dual function piezoelectric vibration energy harvester beam/tuned vibration absorber (PVEH/TVA) or 'electromechanical TVA' and its potential application to vibration control. The salient novel contributions of this thesis can be summarised as follows: (i) An in-depth experimental validation of a PVEH beam model based on the analytical modal analysis method (AMAM), with the investigations conducted over a wider frequency range than previously tested. (ii) The precise identification of the electrical loads that harvest maximum power and that induce maximum electrical damping. (iii) A thorough investigation of the influence of mechanical damping on PVEH beams. (iv) A procedure for the exact modelling of PVEH beams, and assemblies of such beams, using the dynamic stiffness matrix (DSM) method. (v) A procedure to enhance the power output from a PVEH beam through the application of a tip rotational restraint and the use of segmented electrodes. (vi) The theoretical basis for the novel concept of a dual function PVEH beam/TVA, and its realisation and experimental validation for a prototype device. A thorough experimental validation of a cantilever piezoelectric bimorph energy harvester without a tip mass is presented under random excitation. The study provided a deep insight into the effect of PVEH on the dynamics of the system for variations in electrical load. An alternative modelling technique to AMAM, based on the DSM, is introduced for PVEH beams. Unlike AMAM, the DSM is exact, since it is based on the exact solution to the bending wave equation. It also readily lends itself to the modelling of beams with different boundary conditions or assemblies of beams of different crosssections. AMAM is shown to converge to DSM if a sufficiency of modes is used. Finally, an in-depth theoretical and experimental investigation of a prototype PVEHbeam/TVA device is presented. This device comprises a pair of bimorphs shunted by R-L-C circuitry and can be used as a tuned mass damper (TMD) to attenuate a vibration mode of a generic structure. The optimal damping required by this TMD is generated by the PVEH effect of the bimorphs. Such a device combines the advantages of conventional mechanical and electrical TVAs, overcoming their relative disadvantages. The results demonstrate that the ideal degree of attenuation can be achieved by the proposed device through appropriate tuning of the circuitry, thereby presenting the prospect of a novel class of 'electromechanical' tuned vibration absorbers.
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Hareer, Rahila Wardak. "Seismic response of building façade system with energy absorbing connections." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2007. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/16537/1/Rahila_Hareer_Thesis.pdf.
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Facades are popular in modern buildings and are made of different materials such as pre-cast concrete, glass, aluminium, granite or marble and steel. During recent times seismic activity in densely populated areas has resulted in damage and a consequent loss of life. There were many types of building failure, including failure of building facade systems. Facade systems are highly vulnerable and fail more frequently than the buildings themselves with significant devastating effects. During an earthquake building frames suffer large interstorey drifts, causing racking of the building facade systems. The facade systems may not be able to cater for such large deformations and this can result in either functional or total failure at the facade connections or damage by pounding (impact) with adjacent facade panels. Façade failure and collapse can cause serious damage to buildings and injury to people in the vicinity. Moreover, facade represent between 10- 20 % or more of the total building cost depending on the size and importance of the facility and facade material (Facades1980).
Considering the cost and safety issues, the importance of a well designed facade system on a building needs to be emphasised. In modern buildings, energy absorbing passive damping devices are very commonly used for energy absorption in order to manage the vibration response of multistorey buildings in an earthquake event. A number of manufactured dampers such as Viscoelastic and viscous, friction and yielding dampers are available. These dampers use a range of materials and designs in order to achieve diverse levels of damping and stiffness.
This thesis is an investigation of the seismic behaviour of building facade systems and studies the effects of facade and connection properties on this response. The objectives with energy absorbing connections of the study are to determine and control facade distortions and to establish the required connection properties. Finite Element techniques have been used for modelling and analysis of the building frame, facade and connections. Time history analyses under earthquake loadings were carried out to determine the system response in terms of inter-storey drifts, facade distortions, differential displacement between facades and frames and the axial force in horizontal connections. Connection properties with respect to stiffness and energy absorption capability (or damping) have been modelled and varied to obtain the desired response. Findings illustrate the influence of these connection properties on system response and show that it is possible to control facade distortions to within acceptable limits. They also demonstrate that energy absorbing connections are able to reduce inter-storey drifts and mitigate the detrimental seismic effects on the entire building facade system.
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Hareer, Rahila Wardak. "Seismic response of building façade system with energy absorbing connections." Queensland University of Technology, 2007. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/16537/.
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Facades are popular in modern buildings and are made of different materials such as pre-cast concrete, glass, aluminium, granite or marble and steel. During recent times seismic activity in densely populated areas has resulted in damage and a consequent loss of life. There were many types of building failure, including failure of building facade systems. Facade systems are highly vulnerable and fail more frequently than the buildings themselves with significant devastating effects. During an earthquake building frames suffer large interstorey drifts, causing racking of the building facade systems. The facade systems may not be able to cater for such large deformations and this can result in either functional or total failure at the facade connections or damage by pounding (impact) with adjacent facade panels. Façade failure and collapse can cause serious damage to buildings and injury to people in the vicinity. Moreover, facade represent between 10- 20 % or more of the total building cost depending on the size and importance of the facility and facade material (Facades1980). Considering the cost and safety issues, the importance of a well designed facade system on a building needs to be emphasised. In modern buildings, energy absorbing passive damping devices are very commonly used for energy absorption in order to manage the vibration response of multistorey buildings in an earthquake event. A number of manufactured dampers such as Viscoelastic and viscous, friction and yielding dampers are available. These dampers use a range of materials and designs in order to achieve diverse levels of damping and stiffness. This thesis is an investigation of the seismic behaviour of building facade systems and studies the effects of facade and connection properties on this response. The objectives with energy absorbing connections of the study are to determine and control facade distortions and to establish the required connection properties. Finite Element techniques have been used for modelling and analysis of the building frame, facade and connections. Time history analyses under earthquake loadings were carried out to determine the system response in terms of inter-storey drifts, facade distortions, differential displacement between facades and frames and the axial force in horizontal connections. Connection properties with respect to stiffness and energy absorption capability (or damping) have been modelled and varied to obtain the desired response. Findings illustrate the influence of these connection properties on system response and show that it is possible to control facade distortions to within acceptable limits. They also demonstrate that energy absorbing connections are able to reduce inter-storey drifts and mitigate the detrimental seismic effects on the entire building facade system.
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KUROIWA, TATIANA. "Application of modal decomposition and random decrement technique to ambient vibration measurement for detection of stiffness and damping change of a full-scale frame structure." 京都大学 (Kyoto University), 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/124509.
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Gunduz, Aydin. "Multi-Dimensional Stiffness Characteristics of Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings and Their Role in Influencing Vibration Modes." The Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1326397623.
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Ullberg, Mårten. "Development of a Parallel Finite-element Tool for Dynamic Soil-structure Interaction : A Preliminary Case Study on the Dynamic Stiffness of a Vertical Pile." Thesis, KTH, Bro- och stålbyggnad, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-99381.
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This thesis has two major goals; first to develop scalable scripts for steady-state analysis, then to perform a case study on the dynamic properties of a vertical pile. The scripts are based on the numerical library PETSc for parallel linear algebra. This opens up the opportunity to use the scripts to solve large-scale models on supercomputers. The performance of the scripts are verified against problems with analytical solutions and the commercial software ABAQUS. The case study compares the numerical results with those obtained from an approximate solution. The results from this thesis are verified scripts that can find a steady-state solution for linear-elastic isotropic solids on supercomputers. The case study has shown differences between numerical and semi-analytical solutions for a vertical pile. The dynamic stiffness show differences within reasonable limits but the equivalent viscous damping show larger differences. This is believed to come from the material damping in the soil that has been excluded from the approximate solution. These two results make it possible for further case studies on typical three-dimensional problems, that result in large-scale models, such as the dynamic properties of a slanted pile or pile-groups. The scripts can easily be expanded and used for other interesting research projects and this is the major outcome of from this thesis.
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Breedlove, Anthony Wayne. "Experimental identification of structural force coefficients in a bump-type foil bearing." [College Station, Tex. : Texas A&M University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1936.
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Kolouch, Martin. "Vývoj a přezkoušení nové metody pro měření tuhostních a tlumicích vlastností kloubů v paralelně kinematických strukturách." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2009. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-233839.
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In this dissertation is presented the development of a new measurement method for the stiffness and damping characteristics of a joint in a parallel kinematic machine tool. The main contribution of this method is specially for applications, that demand accurate information about stiffness and damping parameters from assembled parts of machines tool. Methods for compensation of deformations in machines tool, that are carried out by control, belong to these applications. Another contribution of this work is the technical implementation of the proposed principle of the new method. At this point the focus of the work was devoted to signal processing, that differs in a certain degree from other types of signal processing methods, that are used in other dynamic measurements, e.g. modal analysis. One of the main requirements was the possibility to consider the nonlinear behavior of the measured structure. In another chapter the modified signal processing method was used for measuring a joint in a test rig. The results were compared with results from other measurement methods. On account of this comparison the statement was made that the new method can be used for measuring the stiffness and damping parameters of machine parts. Finally the new method was applied to measure the properties of a joint, which was built in a machine tool. Moreover, the problems, that appeared during the measurement, were also described.
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Noll, Scott A. "Dynamic Interactions Between Multidimensional Viscoelastic Joints and an Elastic Frame Structure." The Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1364809438.
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C, Gopalakrishnan Srikumar. "Tribodynamics of Right Angled Geared System." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1540566189193567.
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Runnels, Immanuel Kaleoonalani. "Dynamic Full-Scale Testing of a Pile Cap with Loose Silty Sand Backfill." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2007. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd1854.pdf.
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Broderick, Rick Davon. "Statnamic Lateral Loading Testing of Full-Scale 15 and 9 Group Piles in Clay." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2007. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/861.
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Studies of seismic and impact loading on foundation piles is an important and a focused interest in the engineering world today. Because of seismic and other natural events are unpredictable, uncontrollable and potentially unsafe it is a vital study to understand the behavior and relationship structures in motion have on there foundation. Statnamic Loading has become a popular method of studying this relationship in a controlled environment. Two groups of 9 and 15 driven hollow pipe piles were tested in saturated clay at the Salt Lake City Airport in July of 2002. The 9-pile group (3x3 configuration) was separated at 5.65 pile diameters and the 15-pile group (3x5 configuration) was separated at 3.92 pile diameters. The testing consisted of five target deflections. Each target deflection consisted of 15 cyclic lateral static loadings and a 16th lateral statnamic load. This study focuses on the statnamic loading. Damping ratios ranged from 23 to 50 percent for the 15-pile group and 29 to 49 percent for the 9-pile group. Both pile groups increased in damping as the deflections increased. The optimized mass in motion for the entire system was found to be roughly 21,000kg for the 15-pile group and 14,000 kg for the 9-pile group. Stiffness for the 15-pile group started at 50kN/mm and ended at 21kN/mm. The 9-pile group ranged from 28kN/mm to 12kN/mm.
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Harris, Joel Mark. "Static characteristics and rotordynamic coefficients of a four-pad tilting-pad journal bearing with ball-in-socket pivots in load-between-pad configuration." [College Station, Tex. : Texas A&M University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3194.
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Frangoudis, Constantinos. "Controlling the dynamic characteristics of machining systems through consciously designed joint interfaces." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Maskin- och processteknologi, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-146306.
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The precision of machining systems is ever increasing in order to keep up with components’ accuracy requirements. At the same time product variants areincreasing and order quantities are decreasing, which introduces high demands on the capability of machining systems. The machining system is an interaction between the machine tool structure, the process and the control system and is defined in terms of capability by the positional, static, dynamic and thermal accuracy. So far, the control of the machining system, in terms of static and dynamic stability is process based which is often translated into sub-optimum process parameters and therefore low productivity.This thesis proposes a new approach for control of the machining systemwhich is based on the capability to control the structural properties of themachine tool and as a result, controlling the outcome of the machining process.The control of the structural properties is realized by carefully designed Joint Interface Modules (JIMS). These modules allow for control of the stiffness and damping of the structure, as a result of tuning the contact conditions on the interface of the JIM; this is performed by control of the pre-load on the interface,by treatment of the interface with damping enhancing materials, or both. The thesis consists of a presentation of the motivation behind this work, the theoretical basis on which the proposed concept is based and a part describing the experimental investigations carried out. Two prototype JIMs, one for a milling process and one for a turning process were used in the experimental investigations that constitute the case studies for examining the validity of the proposed concept and demonstrating its applicability in a real production environment.<br><p>QC 20140611</p><br>EU FP7 POPJIM
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Reynolds, Thomas Peter Shillito. "Dynamic behaviour of dowel-type connections under in-service vibration." Thesis, University of Bath, 2013. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.608327.
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This study investigated the vibration serviceability of timber structures with dowel-type connections. It addressed the use of such connections in cutting-edge timber structures such as multi-storey buildings and long-span bridges, in which the light weight and flexibility of the structure make it possible that vibration induced by dynamic forces such as wind or footfall may cause discomfort to occupants or users of the structure, or otherwise impair its intended use. The nature of the oscillating force imposed on connections by this form of vibration was defined based on literature review and the use of established mathematical models. This allowed the appropriate cyclic load to be applied in experimental work on the most basic component of a dowel-type connection: a steel dowel embedding into a block of timber. A model for the stiffness of the timber in embedment under this cyclic load was developed based on an elastic stress function, which could then be used as the basis of a model for a complete connector. Nonlinear and time-dependent behaviour was also observed in embedment, and a simple rheological model incorporating elastic, viscoelastic and plastic elements was fitted to the measured response to cyclic load. Observations of the embedment response of the timber were then used to explain features of the behaviour of complete single- and multiple-dowel connections under cyclic load representative of in-service vibration. Complete portal frames and cantilever beams were tested under cyclic load, and a design method was derived for predicting the stiffness of such structures, using analytical equations based on the model for embedment behaviour. In each cyclic load test the energy dissipation in the specimen, which contributes to the damping in a complete structure, was measured. The analytical model was used to predict frictional energy dissipation in embedment, which was shown to make a significant contribution to damping in single-dowel connections. Based on the experimental results and analysis, several defining aspects of the dynamic response of the complete structures, such as a reduction of natural frequency with increased amplitude of applied load, were related to the observed and modelled embedment behaviour of the connections.
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Barvík, Rostislav. "Řešení pohonu vačkového hřídele pomocí ozubených kol." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2010. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-228979.
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For dimensions of crankshaft drive Zetor engine, which is solve by a helical gear drive will be created a dynamic model in MBS (multi body system) and perform analyses. The same way will be created a dynamic model for a spur gear system. In conclusion will be confrontation both of these drive solutions.
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Fusaro, Alessia. "Procedimenti di ottimizzazione di sistemi smorzati." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2008. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/113/.
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La presente tesi riguarda lo studio di procedimenti di ottimizzazione di sistemi smorzati. In particolare, i sistemi studiati sono strutture shear-type soggette ad azioni di tipo sismico impresse alla base.
Per effettuare l’ottimizzazione dei sistemi in oggetto si agisce sulle rigidezze di piano e sui coefficienti di smorzamento effettuando una ridistribuzione delle quantità suddette nei piani della struttura.
È interessante effettuare l’ottimizzazione di sistemi smorzati nell’ottica della progettazione antisismica, in modo da ridurre la deformata della struttura e, conseguentemente, anche le sollecitazioni che agiscono su di essa.
Il lavoro consta di sei capitoli nei quali vengono affrontate tre procedure numerico-analitiche per effettuare l’ottimizzazione di sistemi shear-type.
Nel primo capitolo si studia l’ottimizzazione di sistemi shear-type agendo su funzioni di trasferimento opportunamente vincolate. In particolare, le variabili di progetto sono le rigidezze di piano, mentre i coefficienti di smorzamento e le masse di piano risultano quantità note e costanti durante tutto il procedimento di calcolo iterativo; per effettuare il controllo dinamico della struttura si cerca di ottenere una deformata pressoché rettilinea. Tale condizione viene raggiunta ponendo le ampiezze delle funzioni di trasferimento degli spostamenti di interpiano pari all’ampiezza della funzione di trasferimento del primo piano. Al termine della procedura si ottiene una ridistribuzione della rigidezza complessiva nei vari piani della struttura. In particolare, si evince un aumento della rigidezza nei piani più bassi che risultano essere quelli più sollecitati da una azione impressa alla base e, conseguentemente, si assiste ad una progressiva riduzione della variabile di progetto nei piani più alti.
L’applicazione numerica di tale procedura viene effettuata nel secondo capitolo mediante l’ausilio di un programma di calcolo in linguaggio Matlab. In particolare, si effettua lo studio di sistemi a tre e a cinque gradi di libertà.
La seconda procedura numerico-analitica viene presentata nel terzo capitolo. Essa riguarda l’ottimizzazione di sistemi smorzati agendo simultaneamente sulla rigidezza e sullo smorzamento e consta di due fasi. La prima fase ricerca il progetto ottimale della struttura per uno specifico valore della rigidezza complessiva e dello smorzamento totale, mentre la seconda fase esamina una serie di progetti ottimali in funzione di diversi valori della rigidezza e dello smorzamento totale.
Nella prima fase, per ottenere il controllo dinamico della struttura, viene minimizzata la somma degli scarti quadratici medi degli spostamenti di interpiano. Le variabili di progetto, aggiornate dopo ogni iterazione, sono le rigidezze di piano ed i coefficienti di smorzamento. Si pone, inoltre, un vincolo sulla quantità totale di rigidezza e di smorzamento, e i valori delle rigidezze e dei coefficienti di smorzamento di ogni piano non devono superare un limite superiore posto all’inizio della procedura. Anche in questo caso viene effettuata una ridistribuzione delle rigidezze e dei coefficienti di smorzamento nei vari piani della struttura fino ad ottenere la minimizzazione della funzione obiettivo.
La prima fase riduce la deformata della struttura minimizzando la somma degli scarti quadrarici medi degli spostamenti di interpiano, ma comporta un aumento dello scarto quadratico medio dell’accelerazione assoluta dell’ultimo piano. Per mantenere quest’ultima quantità entro limiti accettabili, si passa alla seconda fase in cui si effettua una riduzione dell’accelerazione attraverso l’aumento della quantità totale di smorzamento.
La procedura di ottimizzazione di sistemi smorzati agendo simultaneamente sulla rigidezza e sullo smorzamento viene applicata numericamente, mediante l’utilizzo di un programma di calcolo in linguaggio Matlab, nel capitolo quattro. La procedura viene applicata a sistemi a due e a cinque gradi di libertà.
L’ultima parte della tesi ha come oggetto la generalizzazione della procedura che viene applicata per un sistema dotato di isolatori alla base. Tale parte della tesi è riportata nel quinto capitolo.
Per isolamento sismico di un edificio (sistema di controllo passivo) si intende l’inserimento tra la struttura e le sue fondazioni di opportuni dispositivi molto flessibili orizzontalmente, anche se rigidi in direzione verticale. Tali dispositivi consentono di ridurre la trasmissione del moto del suolo alla struttura in elevazione disaccoppiando il moto della sovrastruttura da quello del terreno. L’inserimento degli isolatori consente di ottenere un aumento del periodo proprio di vibrare della struttura per allontanarlo dalla zona dello spettro di risposta con maggiori accelerazioni. La principale peculiarità dell’isolamento alla base è la possibilità di eliminare completamente, o quantomeno ridurre sensibilmente, i danni a tutte le parti strutturali e non strutturali degli edifici. Quest’ultimo aspetto è importantissimo per gli edifici che devono rimanere operativi dopo un violento terremoto, quali ospedali e i centri operativi per la gestione delle emergenze. Nelle strutture isolate si osserva una sostanziale riduzione degli spostamenti di interpiano e delle accelerazioni relative. La procedura di ottimizzazione viene modificata considerando l’introduzione di isolatori alla base di tipo LRB. Essi sono costituiti da strati in elastomero (aventi la funzione di dissipare, disaccoppiare il moto e mantenere spostamenti accettabili) alternati a lamine in acciaio (aventi la funzione di mantenere una buona resistenza allo schiacciamento) che ne rendono trascurabile la deformabilità in direzione verticale. Gli strati in elastomero manifestano una bassa rigidezza nei confronti degli spostamenti orizzontali.
La procedura di ottimizzazione viene applicata ad un telaio shear-type ad N gradi di libertà con smorzatori viscosi aggiunti. Con l’introduzione dell’isolatore alla base si passa da un sistema ad N gradi di libertà ad un sistema a N+1 gradi di libertà, in quanto l’isolatore viene modellato alla stregua di un piano della struttura considerando una rigidezza e uno smorzamento equivalente dell’isolatore.
Nel caso di sistema sheat-type isolato alla base, poiché l’isolatore agisce sia sugli spostamenti di interpiano, sia sulle accelerazioni trasmesse alla struttura, si considera una nuova funzione obiettivo che minimizza la somma incrementata degli scarti quadratici medi degli spostamenti di interpiano e delle accelerazioni. Le quantità di progetto sono i coefficienti di smorzamento e le rigidezze di piano della sovrastruttura. Al termine della procedura si otterrà una nuova ridistribuzione delle variabili di progetto nei piani della struttura. In tal caso, però, la sovrastruttura risulterà molto meno sollecitata in quanto tutte le deformazioni vengono assorbite dal sistema di isolamento. Infine, viene effettuato un controllo sull’entità dello spostamento alla base dell’isolatore perché potrebbe raggiungere valori troppo elevati. Infatti, la normativa indica come valore limite dello spostamento alla base 25cm; valori più elevati dello spostamento creano dei problemi soprattutto per la realizzazione di adeguati giunti sismici.
La procedura di ottimizzazione di sistemi isolati alla base viene applicata numericamente mediante l’utilizzo di un programma di calcolo in linguaggio Matlab nel sesto capitolo. La procedura viene applicata a sistemi a tre e a cinque gradi di libertà. Inoltre si effettua il controllo degli spostamenti alla base sollecitando la struttura con il sisma di El Centro e il sisma di Northridge.
I risultati hanno mostrato che la procedura di calcolo è efficace e inoltre gli spostamenti alla base sono contenuti entro il limite posto dalla normativa. Giova rilevare che il sistema di isolamento riduce sensibilmente le grandezze che interessano la sovrastruttura, la quale si comporta come un corpo rigido al di sopra dell’isolatore.
In futuro si potrà studiare il comportamento di strutture isolate considerando diverse tipologie di isolatori alla base e non solo dispositivi elastomerici. Si potrà, inoltre, modellare l’isolatore alla base con un modello isteretico bilineare ed effettuare un confronto con i risultati già ottenuti per il modello lineare.
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DI, CLEMENTE ALESSIO. "Neural Control and Biomechanics of the Octopus Arm Muscular Hydrostat." Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Genova, 2022. http://hdl.handle.net/11567/1076954.
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Octopus vulgaris is a cephalopod mollusk with outstanding motor capabilities, built upon the action of eight soft and exceptionally flexible appendages. In the absence of any rigid skeletal-like support, the octopus arm works as a “muscular hydrostat” and movement is generated from the antagonistic action of two main muscle groups (longitudinal, L, and transverse, T, muscles) under an isovolumetric constrain. This peculiar anatomical organization evolved along with novel morphological arrangements, biomechanical properties, and motor control strategies aimed at reducing the computational burden of controlling unconstrained appendages endowed with virtually infinite degrees of freedom of motion.
Hence, the octopus offers the unique opportunity to study a motor system, different from those of skeletal animals, and capable of controlling complex and precise motor tasks of eight arms with theoretically infinite degrees of freedom.
Here, we investigated the octopus arm motor system employing a bottom-up approach. We began by identifying the motor neuron population and characterizing their organization in the arm nervous system. We next performed an extensive biomechanical characterization of the arm muscles focusing on the morphofunctional properties that are likely to facilitate the dynamic deformations occurring during arm movement.
We show that motor neurons cluster in specific regions of the arm ganglia following a topographical organization. In addition, T muscles exhibit biomechanical properties resembling those of vertebrate slow muscles whereas L muscles are closer to those of vertebrate fast muscles. This difference is enhanced by the hydrostatic pressure inherently present in the arm, which causes the two muscles to operate under different conditions. Interestingly, these features underlie the different use of arm muscles during specific tasks
Thus, the octopus evolved several arm-embedded adaptations to reduce the motor control complexity and increase the energetic efficiency of arm motion.
This study find relevance also in the blooming field of soft-robotics. Indeed, an increasing number of researchers are currently aiming to design and construct bio-inspired soft-robotic manipulators, more flexible and versatile than their “hard” counterparts and more suited to perform gentle tasks and to interact with biological tissues. In this context, the octopus emerged as a pivotal source of inspiration for motor control principles underlying motion in soft-bodied limbs.
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Cummins, Colin Reuben. "Behavior of a Full-Scale Pile Cap with Loosely and Densely Compacted Clean Sand Backfill under Cyclic and Dynamic Loadings." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2009. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/1684.
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A series of lateral load tests were performed on a full-scale pile cap with three different backfill conditions, namely: with no backfill present, with densely compacted clean sand in place, and with loosely compacted clean sand in place. In addition to being displaced under a static loading, the pile cap was subjected to low frequency, small displacement loading cycles from load actuators and higher frequency, small displacement, dynamic loading cycles from an eccentric mass shaker. The passive earth pressure from the backfill was found to significantly increase the load capacity of the pile cap. At a displacement of about 46 mm, the loosely and densely compacted backfills increased the total resistance of the pile cap otherwise without backfill by 50% and 245%, respectively. The maximum passive earth pressure for the densely compacted backfill occurred at a displacement of approximately 50 mm, which corresponds to a displacement to pile cap height ratio of 0.03. Contrastingly passive earth pressure for the loosely compacted backfill occurred at a displacement of approximately 40 mm. Under low and high frequency cyclic loadings, the stiffness of the pile cap system increased with the presence of the backfill material. The loosely compacted backfill generally provided double the stiffness of the no backfill case. The densely compacted backfill generally provided double the stiffness of the loosely compacted sand, thus quadrupling the stiffness of the pile cap relative to the case with no backfill present. Under low frequency cyclic loadings, the damping ratio of the pile cap system decreased with cap displacement and with increasing stiffness of backfill material. After about 20 mm of pile cap displacement, the average damping ratio was about 18% with the looser backfill and about 24% for the denser backfill. Under higher frequency cyclic loadings, the damping ratio of the pile cap system was quite variable and appeared to vary with frequency. Damping ratios appear to peak in the vicinity of the natural frequency of the pile cap system for each backfill condition. On the whole, damping ratios tend to range between 10 and 30%, with an average of about 20% for the range of frequencies and displacement amplitudes occurring during the tests. The similar amount of damping for different ranges of frequency suggests that dynamic loadings do not appreciably increase the apparent resistance of the pile cap relative to slowly applied cyclic loadings.
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MORAES, Yuri José Oliveira. "Análise dinâmica aplicada ao controle passivo de vibrações em estrutura do tipo pórtico incorporando minimolas superelásticas de nitinol." Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, 2017. http://dspace.sti.ufcg.edu.br:8080/jspui/handle/riufcg/502.
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Previous issue date: 2017-02-15<br>Capes<br>As vibrações de natureza mecânica são fenômenos importantes do mundo físico. Geralmente, tais oscilações podem se tornar indesejáveis de tal forma a vir a causar danos temporários ou o próprio colapso de sistemas mecânicos e estruturais. Com o intuito de conter estes efeitos, tem-se pesquisado técnicas que venham a controlar e/ou minimizar as implicações deste fenômeno, que vão desde métodos de natureza passiva, até o uso de controladores com materiais inteligentes. Este estudo tem como objetivo, analisar um sistema de controle passivo de vibrações instalado em uma estrutura que simula um edifício de dois andares e dois graus de liberdade (2GDL). Este sistema é baseado na incorporação de duas configurações de minimolas superelásticas (LMF–NiTi–SE), para dissipação de energia e acréscimo de amortecimento estrutural. Uma análise modal e estrutural foi realizada para avaliar o comportamento do sistema, a partir de métodos analíticos, numéricos e experimentais. Em caráter experimental, as amplitudes de resposta da estrutura foram analisadas para solicitações do sistema em vibração livre, forçada e transiente (sísmica), em todas as configurações. Em comparação com a estrutura com molas de aço convencional, as análises das FRF’s em vibração forçada mostraram uma redução na transmissibilidade de até 51% para o primeiro modo de vibrar e 73% para o segundo modo na configuração de quatro minimolas individuais LMF, e estes valores aumentaram para 55% e 85% respectivamente, na configuração de oito minimolas duplas LMF. Quanto aos fatores de amortecimento, houve um aumento considerável da ordem de 119% no primeiro modo e de 109% no segundo modo de vibração, na configuração das minimolas individuais LMF. Na caracterização dinâmica determinaram-se a energia dissipada nas frequências naturais e amplitude de deformação, validando a análise e o método de controle passivo empregado.<br>Mechanical vibrations are important phenomena of the physical world. Generally, such oscillations may become undesirable in such a way as to cause temporary damage or the actual collapse of mechanical and structural systems. In order to contain these effects, we have researched techniques that will control and/or minimize the implications of this phenomenon, ranging from passive methods to the use of controllers with smart materials. This study aims to analyze a passive vibration control system installed in a structure that simulates a two floors building and two degrees of freedom (2DOF). This system is based on the incorporation of two superelastic mini coil springs configurations (SMA–NiTi–SE) for energy dissipation and increase of structural damping. A modal and structural analysis was performed to evaluate the behavior of the system, from analytical, numerical and experimental methods. On an experimental basis, the response amplitudes of the structure were analyzed for system requirements in free, forced and transient (seismic) vibration in all configurations. Compared with the conventional steel spring structure, the forced vibration FRF’s analysis showed a reduction in transmissibility of up to 51% for the first vibrating mode and 73% for the second mode in the four mini coil springs individual configuration SMA. And these values increased to 55% and 85% respectively, in the eight mini coil springs double configuration SMA. As for the damping factors, there was a considerable increase in the order of 119% in the first mode and 109% in the second mode of vibration, in the mini coil springs individual configuration SMA. In the dynamic characterization the energy dissipated in the natural frequencies and amplitude of deformation was determined, validating the analysis and the passive control method employed.
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Al, Haddad Aiham Emil. "Wind-induced Vibration Control of Tall Timber Buildings : Improving the dynamic response of a 22-storey timber building." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för byggteknik (BY), 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-57005.
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Plans for construction of the tallest residential timber building has driven the Technical Research Institute of Sweden (SP), Linnaeus University, Växjö and more than ten interested companies to determine an appropriate design for the structure. This thesis presents a part of ongoing research regarding wind-induced vibration control to meet serviceability limit state (SLS) requirements. A parametric study was conducted on a 22-storey timber building with a CLT shear wall system utilizing mass, stiffness and damping as the main parameters in the dynamic domain. Results were assessed according to the Swedish Annex EKS 10 and Eurocode against ISO 10137 and ISO 6897 requirements. Increasing mass, stiffness and/or damping has a favorable impact. Combination scenarios present potential solutions for suppressing wind-induced vibrations as a result of higher efficiency in low-increased levels of mass and damping.
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Kulich, Pavel. "Dynamická analýza koleje." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-265372.
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The diploma thesis deals with analytical description of vehicle - track dynamic interface. There are described basic analytical models which are subsequently extended in order to get a more precise description of dynamic phenomena. The aim is to compile a model that faithfully describes the dynamic phenomena in the track. These new compiled models are qualitatively compared with data obtained by measuring in the track.
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Marsh, Robert Ashall. "Passive Earth Pressures on a Pile Cap with a Dense Sand Backfill." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2009. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/1958.
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Pile groups are often used to provide support for structures. Capping a pile group further adds to the system's resistance due to the passive earth pressure from surrounding backfill. While ultimate passive earth pressure under static loading conditions can be readily calculated using several different theories, the effects of cyclic and dynamic loading on the passive earth pressure response are less understood. Data derived from the full-scale testing of a pile cap system with a densely compacted sand backfill under static, cyclic, and dynamic loadings was analyzed with particular focus on soil pressures measured directly using pressure plates. Based on the testing and analyses, it was observed that under slow, cyclic loading, the backfill stiffness was relatively constant. Under faster, dynamic loading, the observed backfill stiffness decreased in a relatively linear fashion. During cyclic and dynamic loading, the pile cap gradually developed a residual offset from its initial position, accompanied by a reduction in backfill force. While the pile cap and backfill appeared to move integrally during static and cyclic loadings, during dynamic loading the backfill exhibited out-of-phase movement relative to the pile cap. Observed losses in backfill contact force were associated with both cyclic softening and dynamic out-of-phase effects. Force losses due to dynamic loading increased with increasing frequency (which corresponded to larger displacements). Losses due to dynamic loading were offset somewhat by increases in peak force due to damping. The increase in contact force due to damping was observed to be relatively proportional to increasing frequency. When quantifying passive earth forces with cyclic/dynamic losses without damping, the Mononobe-Okabe (M-O) equation with a 0.75 or 0.8 multiplier applied to the peak ground acceleration can be used to obtain a reasonable estimate of the force. When including increases in resistance due to damping, a 0.6 multiplier can similarly be used.