Multiple tuned mass dampers(MTMDs)reduce dynamic response with multiple specified frequencies of building structures.Many optimization algorithms for placement design exist,though they rarely conform to code-based ver...Multiple tuned mass dampers(MTMDs)reduce dynamic response with multiple specified frequencies of building structures.Many optimization algorithms for placement design exist,though they rarely conform to code-based verification nor produce high quality solutions without high computational effort and high complexity.This study proposes an inverse element exchange method(IEEM)with multi-level programming and compares it to a single tuned mass damper(STMD)and uniform distribution of multiple tuned mass dampers in the frequency and time domains.A ten-story shear building is used for the numerical case study.The results show that the proposed method can offer improvement over the STMD,uniform distribution of multiple tuned mass dampers,and distribution optimized by genetic algorithms(GA)with regard to minimizing the interstory drift ratio(IDR)in both the frequency and time domains and the time consumption for optimization.展开更多
The aim of this study is to address the issues associated with traditional magnetorheological fluid(MRF)dampers,such as insufficient damping force after power failure and susceptibility to settlement.In order to achie...The aim of this study is to address the issues associated with traditional magnetorheological fluid(MRF)dampers,such as insufficient damping force after power failure and susceptibility to settlement.In order to achieve this,a bidirectional adjustable MRF damper was designed and developed.Magnetic field simulation analysis was conducted on the damper,along with simulation analysis on its dynamic characteristics.The dynamic characteristics were ultimately validated through experimental testing on the material testing machine,thereby corroborating the theoretical simulation results.Concurrently,this process generated valuable test data for subsequent implementation of the semi-active vibration control system.The simulation and test results demonstrate that the integrated permanent magnet effectively accomplishes bidirectional regulation.The magnetic induction intensity of the damping channel is 0.2 T in the absence of current,increases to 0.5 T when a maximum forward current of 4 A is applied,and becomes 0 T when a maximum reverse current of 3.8 A is applied.When the excitation amplitude is 8 mm and the frequency is 2 Hz,with the applied currents varying,the maximum damping force reaches 8 kN,while the minimum damping force measures at 511 N.Additionally,at zero current,the damping force stands at 2 kN,which aligns closely with simulation results.The present paper can serve as a valuable reference for the design and research of semi-active MRF dampers.展开更多
Low-frequency structural vibrations caused by poor rigidity are one of the main obstacles limiting the machining efficiency of robotic milling.Existing vibration suppression strategies primarily focus on passive vibra...Low-frequency structural vibrations caused by poor rigidity are one of the main obstacles limiting the machining efficiency of robotic milling.Existing vibration suppression strategies primarily focus on passive vibration absorption at the robotic end and feedback control at the joint motor.Although these strategies have a certain vibration suppression effect,the limitations of robotic flexibility and the extremely limited applicable speed range remain to be overcome.In this study,a Magnetorheological Joint Damper(MRJD)is developed.The joint-mounted feature ensures machining flexibility of the robot,and the millisecond response time of the Magnetorheological Fluid(MRF)ensures a large effective spindle speed range.More importantly,the evolution law of the damping performance of MRJD was revealed based on a low-frequency chatter mechanism,which guarantees the application of MRJD in robotic milling machining.To analyze the influence of the robotic joint angle on the suppression effect of the MRJD,the joint braking coefficient and end braking coefficient were proposed.Parallel coordinate plots were used to visualize the joint range with the optimal vibration suppression effect.Finally,a combination of different postures and cutting parameters was used to verify the vibration suppression effect and feasibility of the joint angle optimization.The experimental results show that the MRJD,which directly improves the joint vibration resistance,can effectively suppress the low-frequency vibration of robotic milling under a variety of cutting conditions.展开更多
In this study, shaking table tests were performed to investigate the dynamic characteristics of a mold transformer. Based on the test results, rotary friction dampers were developed to mitigate the excessive lateral d...In this study, shaking table tests were performed to investigate the dynamic characteristics of a mold transformer. Based on the test results, rotary friction dampers were developed to mitigate the excessive lateral displacement that occurred along the direction of the weak stiffness axis of the mold transformer. In addition, shaking table tests were performed by attaching friction dampers to both sides of the mold transformer. Based on the shaking table test results, the natural frequency, mode vector, and damping ratio of the mold transformer were derived using the transfer function and half-power bandwidth. The test results indicated that the use of friction dampers can decrease the displacement and acceleration response of the mold transformer. Finally, dynamic structural models were established considering the component connectivity and mass distribution of the mold transformer. In addition, a numerical strategy was proposed to calibrate the stiffness coefficients of the mold transformer, thereby facilitating the relationship between generalized mass and stiffness. The results indicated that the analytical model based on the calibration strategy of stiffness coefficients can reasonably simulate the dynamic behavior of the mold transformer using friction dampers with regard to transfer function, displacement, and acceleration response.展开更多
To address the vibration issues of wind turbine towers,this paper proposes a bidirectional tuned bellow liquid column damper(BTBLCD).The configuration of the proposed BTBLCD is first described in detail,and its energy...To address the vibration issues of wind turbine towers,this paper proposes a bidirectional tuned bellow liquid column damper(BTBLCD).The configuration of the proposed BTBLCD is first described in detail,and its energy dissipation mechanism is derived through theoretical analysis.A refined dynamic model of the wind turbine tower equipped with the BTBLCD is then developed.The vibration energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD in multiple directions is evaluated through two-way fluid-structure coupling numerical simulations.Finally,a 1/10 scaled model of the wind turbine tower is constructed,and the energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD is validated using a shaking table test.The results show that the vibration energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD outperforms that of the bidirectional tuned liquid column damper(BTLCD)in multiple directions.The shaking table test and dynamic response analysis demonstrate a maximum reduction of 61.0%in acceleration and 47.9%in displacement response.Furthermore,the vibration control and energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD are influenced by the direction and amplitude of vibrations.This study contributes to the development of more effective and versatile vibration mitigation strategies for wind turbine tower structures in various engineering scenarios.展开更多
This paper studies the coupling mechanism between the nonlinear stiffness and damping coefficients of Active Elastic Support/Dry Friction Damper(AESDFD)and rotor system.First,parameters for evaluating the vibration re...This paper studies the coupling mechanism between the nonlinear stiffness and damping coefficients of Active Elastic Support/Dry Friction Damper(AESDFD)and rotor system.First,parameters for evaluating the vibration reduction characteristics are proposed to facilitate the design of the AESDFD.To achieve this,the nonlinear friction force is initially represented as equivalent stiffness and damping coefficients,based on the ball-plate friction model.Second,three evaluation parameters—optimal slipping displacement,loss factor,and controllability—are proposed to reveal the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,alongside determining the optimal normal force.Subsequently,the finite element method,in conjunction with the ball-plate friction model,is introduced to formulate the governing equation of a low-pressure rotor system equipped with AESDFDs.The steady-state responses of the AESDFDs-rotor system are solved using the harmonic balance method combined with an efficient iteration method.Finally,the solutions are validated on the AESDFDs-rotor system both numerically and experimentally.The results indicate that controllability effectively assesses the vibration reduction performance of the AESDFD and is relatively insensitive to variations in low normal force.Away from the critical speed,the AESDFD suppresses vibration by altering the resonance position of the rotor system through its stiffness coefficient.Near the critical speed,vibration reduction is achieved primarily through energy dissipation by the damping coefficient.If the loss factor is less than one,the stiffness coefficient can diminish the vibration reduction effect of the damping coefficient.Notably,the optimal normal force of the AESDFD achieves optimal vibration reduction effect.This study reveals that changes in rotor system unbalance do not affect the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,with the same upper limit to the vibration reduction effect of the AESDFD.展开更多
Owing to their remarkable flexibility and favorable cost-effectiveness,industrial robots have found extensive applications to cutting of materials across sophisticated manufacturing fields.However,the structurally low...Owing to their remarkable flexibility and favorable cost-effectiveness,industrial robots have found extensive applications to cutting of materials across sophisticated manufacturing fields.However,the structurally low rigidity of these robots renders the tool tip prone to substantial oscillations during machining processes,significantly impacting product fabrication quality.The objective of this study is to present a novel methodology employing magnetorheological dampers for mitigating vibrations during robotic milling operations.Specifically,a new type of ring nested Magneto-Rheological Foam Damper(MRFD)working in the squeeze mode is developed.Firstly,the MRFD’s structure is designed considering the vibrational characteristics of robotic milling.Subsequently,a damping force model of the MRFD is derived.The feasibility of the MRFD’s structural design is validated by the finite element analyses,which is instrumental in comprehending the influence of structural parameters on the electromagnetic characteristics of the MRFD.Next,a prototype of the MRFD is fabricated selecting appropriate parameters.Finally,a series of excitation and milling experiments are conducted on a KUKA KR500 robot.The outcomes demonstrate a substantial reduction(37%-69%)in radial vibration amplitude at the tool tip during robotic milling,highlighting the effectiveness of the developed MRFD.This research endeavor has introduced a pioneering avenue and framework for vibration control in robotic milling,offering a novel paradigm for enhancing the precision of robotic machining.展开更多
With the rapid development of large megawatt wind turbines,the operation environment of wind turbine towers(WTTs)has become increasingly complex.In particular,seismic excitation can create a resonance response and cau...With the rapid development of large megawatt wind turbines,the operation environment of wind turbine towers(WTTs)has become increasingly complex.In particular,seismic excitation can create a resonance response and cause excessive vibration of the WTT.To investigate the vibration attenuation performance of the WTT under seismic excitations,a novel passive vibration control device,called a prestressed tuned mass damper(PS-TMD),is presented in this study.First,a mathematical model is established based on structural dynamics under seismic excitation.Then,the mathematical analytical expression of the dynamic coefficient is deduced,and the parameter design method is obtained by system tuning optimization.Next,based on a theoretical analysis and parameter design,the numerical results showed that the PS-TMD was able to effectively mitigate the resonance under the harmonic basal acceleration.Finally,the time-history analysis method is used to verify the effectiveness of the traditional pendulum tuned mass damper(PTMD)and the novel PS-TMD device,and the results indicate that the vibration attenuation performance of the PS-TMD is better than the PTMD.In addition,the PS-TMD avoids the nonlinear effect due to the large oscillation angle,and has the potential to dissipate hysteretic energy under seismic excitation.展开更多
Vertical mass isolation(VMI)is one of the novel methods for the seismic control of structures.In this method,the entire structure is assumed to consist of two mass and stiffness subsystems,and an isolated layer is loc...Vertical mass isolation(VMI)is one of the novel methods for the seismic control of structures.In this method,the entire structure is assumed to consist of two mass and stiffness subsystems,and an isolated layer is located among them.In this study,the magnetorheological damper in three modes:passive-off,passive-on,and semi-active mode with variable voltage between zero and 9 volts was used as an isolated layer between two subsystems.Multi-degrees-of-freedom structures with 5,10,and 15 floors in two dimensions were examined under 11 pairs of near field earthquakes.On each level,the displacement of MR dampers was taken into account.The responses of maximum displacement,maximum inter-story drift,and maximum base shear in controlled and uncontrolled buildings were compared to assess the suggested approach for seismic control of the structures.According to the results,the semi-active control method can reduce the response by more than 12%compared to the uncontrolled mode in terms of maximum displacement of the mass subsystem of the structures.This method can reduce more than 16%and 20%of the responses compared to the uncontrolled mode in terms of maximum inter-story drift and base shear of the structure,respectively.展开更多
Low damping characteristics have always been a key sticking points in the development of gas bearings.The application of squeeze film dampers can significantly improve the damping performance of gas lubricated bearing...Low damping characteristics have always been a key sticking points in the development of gas bearings.The application of squeeze film dampers can significantly improve the damping performance of gas lubricated bearings.This paper proposed a novel hermetic diaphragm squeeze film damper(HDSFD)for oil-free turbomachinery supported by gas lubricated bearings.Several types of HDSFDs with symmetrical structure were proposed for good damping performance.By considering the compressibility of the damper fluid,based on hydraulic fluid mechanics theory,a dynamic model of HDSFDs under medium is proposed,which successfully reflects the frequency dependence of force coefficients.Based on the dynamic model,the effects of damper fluid viscosity,bulk modulus of damper fluid,thickness of damper fluid film and plunger thickness on the dynamic stiffness and damping of HDSFDs were analyzed.An experimental test rig was assembled and series of experimental studies on HDSFDs were conducted.The damper fluid transverse flow is added to the existing HDSFD concept,which aims to make the dynamic force coefficients independent of frequency.Although the force coefficient is still frequency dependent,the damping coefficient at high frequency excitation with damper fluid supply twice as that without damper fluid supply.The results serve as a benchmark for the calibration of analytical tools under development.展开更多
This study aims to develop a magnetorheological(MR)damper for semi-active knee prostheses to restore the walking ability of transfemoral amputees.The core dimensions of the MR damper were determined via theoretical ma...This study aims to develop a magnetorheological(MR)damper for semi-active knee prostheses to restore the walking ability of transfemoral amputees.The core dimensions of the MR damper were determined via theoretical magnetic field calculations,and the theoretical relationship between current and joint torque was derived through electromagnetic simulation.Then,a physical prototype of the semi-active prosthetic knee equipped with the MR damper was manufactured.Based on the data obtained from angle sensor,pressure sensor(loadcell),and inertial measurement unit(IMU)on the prosthesis,a matching control algorithm is developed.The joint torque of the MR damper can be adaptively adjusted according to the walking speed of the amputee,allowing the amputee to realize a natural gait.The effectiveness of the control program was verified by the ADAMS and MATLAB co-simulation.The results of the test and simulation show that the MR damper can provide sufficient torque needed for normal human activities.展开更多
Eddy current dampers (ECDs) have emerged as highly desirable solutions for vibration control due to theirexceptional damping performance and durability. However, the existing constitutive models present challenges tot...Eddy current dampers (ECDs) have emerged as highly desirable solutions for vibration control due to theirexceptional damping performance and durability. However, the existing constitutive models present challenges tothe widespread implementation of ECD technology, and there is limited availability of finite element analysis (FEA)software capable of accurately modeling the behavior of ECDs. This study addresses these issues by developing anewconstitutivemodel that is both easily understandable and user-friendly for FEAsoftware. By utilizing numericalresults obtained from electromagnetic FEA, a novel power law constitutive model is proposed to capture thenonlinear behavior of ECDs. The effectiveness of the power law constitutive model is validated throughmechanicalproperty tests and numerical seismic analysis. Furthermore, a detailed description of the application process ofthe power law constitutive model in ANSYS FEA software is provided. To facilitate the preliminary design ofECDs, an analytical derivation of energy dissipation and parameter optimization for ECDs under harmonicmotionis performed. The results demonstrate that the power law constitutive model serves as a viable alternative forconducting dynamic analysis using FEA and optimizing parameters for ECDs.展开更多
Dynamic impacts such as wind and earthquakes cause loss of life and economic damage.To ensure safety against these effects,various measures have been taken from past to present and solutions have been developed using ...Dynamic impacts such as wind and earthquakes cause loss of life and economic damage.To ensure safety against these effects,various measures have been taken from past to present and solutions have been developed using different technologies.Tall buildings are more susceptible to vibrations such as wind and earthquakes.Therefore,vibration control has become an important issue in civil engineering.This study optimizes tuned mass damper inerter(TMDI)using far-fault ground motion records.This study derives the optimum parameters of TMDI using the Adaptive Harmony Search algorithm.Structure displacement and total acceleration against earthquake load are analyzed to assess the performance of the TMDI system.The effect of the inerter when connected to different floors is observed,and the results are compared to the conventional tuned mass damper(TMD).It is indicated that the case of connecting the inerter force to the 5th floor gives better results.As a result,TMD and TMDI systems reduce the displacement by 21.87%and 25.45%,respectively,and the total acceleration by 25.45%and 19.59%,respectively.These percentage reductions indicated that the structure resilience against dynamic loads can be increased using control systems.展开更多
In order to improve the seismic performance of adjacent buildings,two types of tuned inerter damper(TID)damping systems for adjacent buildings are proposed,which are composed of springs,inerter devices and dampers in ...In order to improve the seismic performance of adjacent buildings,two types of tuned inerter damper(TID)damping systems for adjacent buildings are proposed,which are composed of springs,inerter devices and dampers in serial or in parallel.The dynamic equations of TID adjacent building damping systems were derived,and the H2 norm criterion was used to optimize and adjust them,so that the system had the optimum damping performance under white noise random excitation.Taking TID frequency ratio and damping ratio as optimization parameters,the optimum analytical solutions of the displacement frequency response of the undamped structure under white noise excitation were obtained.The results showed that compared with the classic TMD,TID could obtain a better damping effect in the adjacent buildings.Comparing the TIDs composed of serial or parallel,it was found that the parallel TIDs had more significant advantages in controlling the peak displacement frequency response,while the H2 norm of the displacement frequency response of the damping system under the coupling of serial TID was smaller.Taking the adjacent building composed of two ten-story frame structures as an example,the displacement and energy collection time history analysis of the adjacent building coupled with the optimum design parameter TIDs were carried out.It was found that TID had a better damping effect in the full-time range compared with the classic TMD.This paper also studied the potential power of TID in adjacent buildings,which can be converted into available power resources during earthquakes.展开更多
Passively stabilized double-wing Flapping Micro Air Vehicles(FMAVs)do not require active control and exhibit good electromagnetic interference resistance,with significant research value.In this paper,the dynamic model...Passively stabilized double-wing Flapping Micro Air Vehicles(FMAVs)do not require active control and exhibit good electromagnetic interference resistance,with significant research value.In this paper,the dynamic model of FMAV was established as the foundation for identifying flapping damping coefficients.Through a pendulum experiment,we ascertain the flapping damping of the damper using the energy conservation method.Besides,fitting relationships between the damper area,damper mass,and the moment of inertia are developed.The factors influencing the bottom damper damping are deter-mined using correlation coefficients and hypothesis testing methods.Additionally,stable dampers are installed on both the top and bottom of the FMAV to achieve passive stability in simulations.The minimum damper areas for the FMAV were optimized using genetic algorithms,resulting in a minimum top damper area of 128 cm^(2) and a minimum bottom damper area of 80 cm^(2).A prototype with a mass of 25.5 g and a wingspan of 22 cm has been constructed.Prototype testing demonstrated that FMAV can take off stably with a 3 g payload and a tilt angle of 5°.During testing,the area-to-mass ratio of the FMAV reached 7.29 cm^(2)/g,achieving passive stability with the world's smallest area-to-mass ratio.展开更多
A new method of robust damper design is presented for elastic-plastic multi-degree-of-freedom(MDOF)building structures under multi-level ground motions(GMs).This method realizes a design that is effective for various ...A new method of robust damper design is presented for elastic-plastic multi-degree-of-freedom(MDOF)building structures under multi-level ground motions(GMs).This method realizes a design that is effective for various levels of GMs.The robustness of a design is measured by an incremental dynamic analysis(IDA)curve and an ideal drift response curve(IDRC).The IDRC is a plot of the optimized maximum deformation under a constraint on the total damper quantity vs.the design level of the GMs.The total damper quantity corresponds to the total cost of the added dampers.First,a problem of generation of IDRCs is stated.Then,its solution algorithm,which consists of the sensitivity-based algorithm(SBA)and a local search method,is proposed.In the application of the SBA,the passive added dampers are removed sequentially under the specified-level GMs.On the other hand,the proposed local search method can search the optimal solutions for a constant total damper quantity under GMs’increased levels.In this way,combining these two algorithms enables the comprehensive search of the optimal solutions for various conditions of the status of the GMs and the total damper quantity.The influence of selecting the type of added dampers(oil,hysteretic,and so on)and the selection of the input GMs on the IDRCs are investigated.Finally,a robust optimal design problem is formulated,and a simple local search-based algorithm is proposed.A simple index using the IDRC and the IDA curve of the model is used as the objective function.It is demonstrated that the proposed algorithm works well in spite of its simplicity.展开更多
To study the seismic resilience of a concrete-framed hospital building with viscous dampers,the elastoplastic time history analysis of a three-story concrete-framed hospital building under moderate and rare earthquake...To study the seismic resilience of a concrete-framed hospital building with viscous dampers,the elastoplastic time history analysis of a three-story concrete-framed hospital building under moderate and rare earthquakes was carried out by finite element analysis software.The structure’s overall response was studied,meanwhile,the seismic resilience of the building was evaluated from three aspects:repair cost,repair time,and casualties.The results show that viscous dampers can effectively reduce the repair cost,repair time,and casualties under earthquakes.Compared with the structure without dampers,the repair cost and repair time of the structure with dampers have been reduced by 67%and 69%respectively under moderate earthquakes,42%and 39%respectively under rare earthquakes,and the seismic resilience grade has been increased from zero to one star.展开更多
Based on the non⁃linear finite element analysis software ETABS,a 3⁃spans of 1/2.5⁃scale of two⁃bay and three⁃story frame composed of steel reinforced concrete(SRC)special⁃shaped columns with energy dissipation devices...Based on the non⁃linear finite element analysis software ETABS,a 3⁃spans of 1/2.5⁃scale of two⁃bay and three⁃story frame composed of steel reinforced concrete(SRC)special⁃shaped columns with energy dissipation devices,and time⁃history analysis were employed to research the seismic response of the models.The results show that the seismic performance of SRC frame special⁃shaped columns with fluid viscous dampers was superior to those structures without the devices;most of the energy of the structure imposed by earthquake was dissipated by the viscous dampers.By means of analysis result,the damping parameters of the viscous dampers are optimized;the results show that the vibration damping effect of viscous dampers was sensitive to the spectral characteristics of seismic wave.These results can serve for the structure design,retrofitted design and parameter analysis of the SRC frame with special⁃shaped columns with viscous dampers.展开更多
To predict the maximum earthquake response of an SDOF structure with a Maxwell fluid damper or supplemental brace-viscous damper system using the seismic design response spectrum technique,a new approach is presented ...To predict the maximum earthquake response of an SDOF structure with a Maxwell fluid damper or supplemental brace-viscous damper system using the seismic design response spectrum technique,a new approach is presented to determine the first-and second-order equivalent viscous damping and stiffness,the peak responses,and the damper force of the above structure.Based on the fact that the dynamic characteristics of a general linear viscoelastically damped structure are fully determined by its free vibration properties and the relaxation time constants of a Maxwell fluid damper and supplemental brace-viscous damper system in engineering practice are all small,the method of improved multiple time scales and the equivalent criterion in which all free vibration properties are the same are used to obtain the first-and second-order equivalent viscous damping and stiffness of the above structure in closed form.The accuracy of the proposed method is higher and significantly better than that of the modal strain energy method.Furthermore,in the parametric range of the requirements of the Chinese ＂Code for Seismic Design of Buildings＂,the error of the proposed second-order equivalent system for the abovementioned engineering structure is not more than 0.5%.展开更多
文摘Multiple tuned mass dampers(MTMDs)reduce dynamic response with multiple specified frequencies of building structures.Many optimization algorithms for placement design exist,though they rarely conform to code-based verification nor produce high quality solutions without high computational effort and high complexity.This study proposes an inverse element exchange method(IEEM)with multi-level programming and compares it to a single tuned mass damper(STMD)and uniform distribution of multiple tuned mass dampers in the frequency and time domains.A ten-story shear building is used for the numerical case study.The results show that the proposed method can offer improvement over the STMD,uniform distribution of multiple tuned mass dampers,and distribution optimized by genetic algorithms(GA)with regard to minimizing the interstory drift ratio(IDR)in both the frequency and time domains and the time consumption for optimization.
文摘The aim of this study is to address the issues associated with traditional magnetorheological fluid(MRF)dampers,such as insufficient damping force after power failure and susceptibility to settlement.In order to achieve this,a bidirectional adjustable MRF damper was designed and developed.Magnetic field simulation analysis was conducted on the damper,along with simulation analysis on its dynamic characteristics.The dynamic characteristics were ultimately validated through experimental testing on the material testing machine,thereby corroborating the theoretical simulation results.Concurrently,this process generated valuable test data for subsequent implementation of the semi-active vibration control system.The simulation and test results demonstrate that the integrated permanent magnet effectively accomplishes bidirectional regulation.The magnetic induction intensity of the damping channel is 0.2 T in the absence of current,increases to 0.5 T when a maximum forward current of 4 A is applied,and becomes 0 T when a maximum reverse current of 3.8 A is applied.When the excitation amplitude is 8 mm and the frequency is 2 Hz,with the applied currents varying,the maximum damping force reaches 8 kN,while the minimum damping force measures at 511 N.Additionally,at zero current,the damping force stands at 2 kN,which aligns closely with simulation results.The present paper can serve as a valuable reference for the design and research of semi-active MRF dampers.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20A20294)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52322511)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52188102).
文摘Low-frequency structural vibrations caused by poor rigidity are one of the main obstacles limiting the machining efficiency of robotic milling.Existing vibration suppression strategies primarily focus on passive vibration absorption at the robotic end and feedback control at the joint motor.Although these strategies have a certain vibration suppression effect,the limitations of robotic flexibility and the extremely limited applicable speed range remain to be overcome.In this study,a Magnetorheological Joint Damper(MRJD)is developed.The joint-mounted feature ensures machining flexibility of the robot,and the millisecond response time of the Magnetorheological Fluid(MRF)ensures a large effective spindle speed range.More importantly,the evolution law of the damping performance of MRJD was revealed based on a low-frequency chatter mechanism,which guarantees the application of MRJD in robotic milling machining.To analyze the influence of the robotic joint angle on the suppression effect of the MRJD,the joint braking coefficient and end braking coefficient were proposed.Parallel coordinate plots were used to visualize the joint range with the optimal vibration suppression effect.Finally,a combination of different postures and cutting parameters was used to verify the vibration suppression effect and feasibility of the joint angle optimization.The experimental results show that the MRJD,which directly improves the joint vibration resistance,can effectively suppress the low-frequency vibration of robotic milling under a variety of cutting conditions.
基金Basic Science Research Program of the National Research Foundation of Korea under Grant Nos.NRF-2020R1A6A1A03044977 and NRF2022R1A2C2004351。
文摘In this study, shaking table tests were performed to investigate the dynamic characteristics of a mold transformer. Based on the test results, rotary friction dampers were developed to mitigate the excessive lateral displacement that occurred along the direction of the weak stiffness axis of the mold transformer. In addition, shaking table tests were performed by attaching friction dampers to both sides of the mold transformer. Based on the shaking table test results, the natural frequency, mode vector, and damping ratio of the mold transformer were derived using the transfer function and half-power bandwidth. The test results indicated that the use of friction dampers can decrease the displacement and acceleration response of the mold transformer. Finally, dynamic structural models were established considering the component connectivity and mass distribution of the mold transformer. In addition, a numerical strategy was proposed to calibrate the stiffness coefficients of the mold transformer, thereby facilitating the relationship between generalized mass and stiffness. The results indicated that the analytical model based on the calibration strategy of stiffness coefficients can reasonably simulate the dynamic behavior of the mold transformer using friction dampers with regard to transfer function, displacement, and acceleration response.
基金support for the research,authorship,and/or publication of this paper:This study is supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52368074)the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Gansu Province(No.21JR7RA267)Hongliu Outstanding Young Talents Program of Lanzhou University of Technology.
文摘To address the vibration issues of wind turbine towers,this paper proposes a bidirectional tuned bellow liquid column damper(BTBLCD).The configuration of the proposed BTBLCD is first described in detail,and its energy dissipation mechanism is derived through theoretical analysis.A refined dynamic model of the wind turbine tower equipped with the BTBLCD is then developed.The vibration energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD in multiple directions is evaluated through two-way fluid-structure coupling numerical simulations.Finally,a 1/10 scaled model of the wind turbine tower is constructed,and the energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD is validated using a shaking table test.The results show that the vibration energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD outperforms that of the bidirectional tuned liquid column damper(BTLCD)in multiple directions.The shaking table test and dynamic response analysis demonstrate a maximum reduction of 61.0%in acceleration and 47.9%in displacement response.Furthermore,the vibration control and energy dissipation performance of the BTBLCD are influenced by the direction and amplitude of vibrations.This study contributes to the development of more effective and versatile vibration mitigation strategies for wind turbine tower structures in various engineering scenarios.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project,China,the China Scholarship Council(No.202306290109)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52472456 and 52361165620)。
文摘This paper studies the coupling mechanism between the nonlinear stiffness and damping coefficients of Active Elastic Support/Dry Friction Damper(AESDFD)and rotor system.First,parameters for evaluating the vibration reduction characteristics are proposed to facilitate the design of the AESDFD.To achieve this,the nonlinear friction force is initially represented as equivalent stiffness and damping coefficients,based on the ball-plate friction model.Second,three evaluation parameters—optimal slipping displacement,loss factor,and controllability—are proposed to reveal the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,alongside determining the optimal normal force.Subsequently,the finite element method,in conjunction with the ball-plate friction model,is introduced to formulate the governing equation of a low-pressure rotor system equipped with AESDFDs.The steady-state responses of the AESDFDs-rotor system are solved using the harmonic balance method combined with an efficient iteration method.Finally,the solutions are validated on the AESDFDs-rotor system both numerically and experimentally.The results indicate that controllability effectively assesses the vibration reduction performance of the AESDFD and is relatively insensitive to variations in low normal force.Away from the critical speed,the AESDFD suppresses vibration by altering the resonance position of the rotor system through its stiffness coefficient.Near the critical speed,vibration reduction is achieved primarily through energy dissipation by the damping coefficient.If the loss factor is less than one,the stiffness coefficient can diminish the vibration reduction effect of the damping coefficient.Notably,the optimal normal force of the AESDFD achieves optimal vibration reduction effect.This study reveals that changes in rotor system unbalance do not affect the vibration reduction characteristics of the AESDFD,with the same upper limit to the vibration reduction effect of the AESDFD.
基金co-supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20230092)by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52375500,52075256,and U22A20204).
文摘Owing to their remarkable flexibility and favorable cost-effectiveness,industrial robots have found extensive applications to cutting of materials across sophisticated manufacturing fields.However,the structurally low rigidity of these robots renders the tool tip prone to substantial oscillations during machining processes,significantly impacting product fabrication quality.The objective of this study is to present a novel methodology employing magnetorheological dampers for mitigating vibrations during robotic milling operations.Specifically,a new type of ring nested Magneto-Rheological Foam Damper(MRFD)working in the squeeze mode is developed.Firstly,the MRFD’s structure is designed considering the vibrational characteristics of robotic milling.Subsequently,a damping force model of the MRFD is derived.The feasibility of the MRFD’s structural design is validated by the finite element analyses,which is instrumental in comprehending the influence of structural parameters on the electromagnetic characteristics of the MRFD.Next,a prototype of the MRFD is fabricated selecting appropriate parameters.Finally,a series of excitation and milling experiments are conducted on a KUKA KR500 robot.The outcomes demonstrate a substantial reduction(37%-69%)in radial vibration amplitude at the tool tip during robotic milling,highlighting the effectiveness of the developed MRFD.This research endeavor has introduced a pioneering avenue and framework for vibration control in robotic milling,offering a novel paradigm for enhancing the precision of robotic machining.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52078084the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0623)+2 种基金the 111 project of the Ministry of Educationthe Bureau of Foreign Experts of China under Grant No.B18062China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant No.2021M690838。
文摘With the rapid development of large megawatt wind turbines,the operation environment of wind turbine towers(WTTs)has become increasingly complex.In particular,seismic excitation can create a resonance response and cause excessive vibration of the WTT.To investigate the vibration attenuation performance of the WTT under seismic excitations,a novel passive vibration control device,called a prestressed tuned mass damper(PS-TMD),is presented in this study.First,a mathematical model is established based on structural dynamics under seismic excitation.Then,the mathematical analytical expression of the dynamic coefficient is deduced,and the parameter design method is obtained by system tuning optimization.Next,based on a theoretical analysis and parameter design,the numerical results showed that the PS-TMD was able to effectively mitigate the resonance under the harmonic basal acceleration.Finally,the time-history analysis method is used to verify the effectiveness of the traditional pendulum tuned mass damper(PTMD)and the novel PS-TMD device,and the results indicate that the vibration attenuation performance of the PS-TMD is better than the PTMD.In addition,the PS-TMD avoids the nonlinear effect due to the large oscillation angle,and has the potential to dissipate hysteretic energy under seismic excitation.
文摘Vertical mass isolation(VMI)is one of the novel methods for the seismic control of structures.In this method,the entire structure is assumed to consist of two mass and stiffness subsystems,and an isolated layer is located among them.In this study,the magnetorheological damper in three modes:passive-off,passive-on,and semi-active mode with variable voltage between zero and 9 volts was used as an isolated layer between two subsystems.Multi-degrees-of-freedom structures with 5,10,and 15 floors in two dimensions were examined under 11 pairs of near field earthquakes.On each level,the displacement of MR dampers was taken into account.The responses of maximum displacement,maximum inter-story drift,and maximum base shear in controlled and uncontrolled buildings were compared to assess the suggested approach for seismic control of the structures.According to the results,the semi-active control method can reduce the response by more than 12%compared to the uncontrolled mode in terms of maximum displacement of the mass subsystem of the structures.This method can reduce more than 16%and 20%of the responses compared to the uncontrolled mode in terms of maximum inter-story drift and base shear of the structure,respectively.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2021YFF0600208)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52005170)Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Program of China (Grant No.2020RC4018)。
文摘Low damping characteristics have always been a key sticking points in the development of gas bearings.The application of squeeze film dampers can significantly improve the damping performance of gas lubricated bearings.This paper proposed a novel hermetic diaphragm squeeze film damper(HDSFD)for oil-free turbomachinery supported by gas lubricated bearings.Several types of HDSFDs with symmetrical structure were proposed for good damping performance.By considering the compressibility of the damper fluid,based on hydraulic fluid mechanics theory,a dynamic model of HDSFDs under medium is proposed,which successfully reflects the frequency dependence of force coefficients.Based on the dynamic model,the effects of damper fluid viscosity,bulk modulus of damper fluid,thickness of damper fluid film and plunger thickness on the dynamic stiffness and damping of HDSFDs were analyzed.An experimental test rig was assembled and series of experimental studies on HDSFDs were conducted.The damper fluid transverse flow is added to the existing HDSFD concept,which aims to make the dynamic force coefficients independent of frequency.Although the force coefficient is still frequency dependent,the damping coefficient at high frequency excitation with damper fluid supply twice as that without damper fluid supply.The results serve as a benchmark for the calibration of analytical tools under development.
基金funded by Key Technologies Research and Development Program(2018YFC2001300)the Science and Technology Research Project of Educational Department of Jilin Province(JJKH20241259KJ)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91948302,91848204,52021003)the Project of Scientific and Technological Development Plan of Jilin Province(20220508130RC).
文摘This study aims to develop a magnetorheological(MR)damper for semi-active knee prostheses to restore the walking ability of transfemoral amputees.The core dimensions of the MR damper were determined via theoretical magnetic field calculations,and the theoretical relationship between current and joint torque was derived through electromagnetic simulation.Then,a physical prototype of the semi-active prosthetic knee equipped with the MR damper was manufactured.Based on the data obtained from angle sensor,pressure sensor(loadcell),and inertial measurement unit(IMU)on the prosthesis,a matching control algorithm is developed.The joint torque of the MR damper can be adaptively adjusted according to the walking speed of the amputee,allowing the amputee to realize a natural gait.The effectiveness of the control program was verified by the ADAMS and MATLAB co-simulation.The results of the test and simulation show that the MR damper can provide sufficient torque needed for normal human activities.
文摘Eddy current dampers (ECDs) have emerged as highly desirable solutions for vibration control due to theirexceptional damping performance and durability. However, the existing constitutive models present challenges tothe widespread implementation of ECD technology, and there is limited availability of finite element analysis (FEA)software capable of accurately modeling the behavior of ECDs. This study addresses these issues by developing anewconstitutivemodel that is both easily understandable and user-friendly for FEAsoftware. By utilizing numericalresults obtained from electromagnetic FEA, a novel power law constitutive model is proposed to capture thenonlinear behavior of ECDs. The effectiveness of the power law constitutive model is validated throughmechanicalproperty tests and numerical seismic analysis. Furthermore, a detailed description of the application process ofthe power law constitutive model in ANSYS FEA software is provided. To facilitate the preliminary design ofECDs, an analytical derivation of energy dissipation and parameter optimization for ECDs under harmonicmotionis performed. The results demonstrate that the power law constitutive model serves as a viable alternative forconducting dynamic analysis using FEA and optimizing parameters for ECDs.
基金supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP)and the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy,Republic of Korea (RS-2024-00441420RS-2024-00442817).
文摘Dynamic impacts such as wind and earthquakes cause loss of life and economic damage.To ensure safety against these effects,various measures have been taken from past to present and solutions have been developed using different technologies.Tall buildings are more susceptible to vibrations such as wind and earthquakes.Therefore,vibration control has become an important issue in civil engineering.This study optimizes tuned mass damper inerter(TMDI)using far-fault ground motion records.This study derives the optimum parameters of TMDI using the Adaptive Harmony Search algorithm.Structure displacement and total acceleration against earthquake load are analyzed to assess the performance of the TMDI system.The effect of the inerter when connected to different floors is observed,and the results are compared to the conventional tuned mass damper(TMD).It is indicated that the case of connecting the inerter force to the 5th floor gives better results.As a result,TMD and TMDI systems reduce the displacement by 21.87%and 25.45%,respectively,and the total acceleration by 25.45%and 19.59%,respectively.These percentage reductions indicated that the structure resilience against dynamic loads can be increased using control systems.
基金This research was funded by the Natural Science Research Project of Higher Education Institutions in Anhui Province(Grant No.2022AH040045)the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2008085QE245)the Project of Science and Technology Plan of Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Anhui Province(Grant No.2021-YF22).
文摘In order to improve the seismic performance of adjacent buildings,two types of tuned inerter damper(TID)damping systems for adjacent buildings are proposed,which are composed of springs,inerter devices and dampers in serial or in parallel.The dynamic equations of TID adjacent building damping systems were derived,and the H2 norm criterion was used to optimize and adjust them,so that the system had the optimum damping performance under white noise random excitation.Taking TID frequency ratio and damping ratio as optimization parameters,the optimum analytical solutions of the displacement frequency response of the undamped structure under white noise excitation were obtained.The results showed that compared with the classic TMD,TID could obtain a better damping effect in the adjacent buildings.Comparing the TIDs composed of serial or parallel,it was found that the parallel TIDs had more significant advantages in controlling the peak displacement frequency response,while the H2 norm of the displacement frequency response of the damping system under the coupling of serial TID was smaller.Taking the adjacent building composed of two ten-story frame structures as an example,the displacement and energy collection time history analysis of the adjacent building coupled with the optimum design parameter TIDs were carried out.It was found that TID had a better damping effect in the full-time range compared with the classic TMD.This paper also studied the potential power of TID in adjacent buildings,which can be converted into available power resources during earthquakes.
基金support by the Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 61871266the Professional technical service platform of Shanghai under Grant 19DZ2291103.
文摘Passively stabilized double-wing Flapping Micro Air Vehicles(FMAVs)do not require active control and exhibit good electromagnetic interference resistance,with significant research value.In this paper,the dynamic model of FMAV was established as the foundation for identifying flapping damping coefficients.Through a pendulum experiment,we ascertain the flapping damping of the damper using the energy conservation method.Besides,fitting relationships between the damper area,damper mass,and the moment of inertia are developed.The factors influencing the bottom damper damping are deter-mined using correlation coefficients and hypothesis testing methods.Additionally,stable dampers are installed on both the top and bottom of the FMAV to achieve passive stability in simulations.The minimum damper areas for the FMAV were optimized using genetic algorithms,resulting in a minimum top damper area of 128 cm^(2) and a minimum bottom damper area of 80 cm^(2).A prototype with a mass of 25.5 g and a wingspan of 22 cm has been constructed.Prototype testing demonstrated that FMAV can take off stably with a 3 g payload and a tilt angle of 5°.During testing,the area-to-mass ratio of the FMAV reached 7.29 cm^(2)/g,achieving passive stability with the world's smallest area-to-mass ratio.
基金Part of the present work is supported by the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKENHI)of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(Nos.18H01584,JP20J20811)This support is greatly appreciated.
文摘A new method of robust damper design is presented for elastic-plastic multi-degree-of-freedom(MDOF)building structures under multi-level ground motions(GMs).This method realizes a design that is effective for various levels of GMs.The robustness of a design is measured by an incremental dynamic analysis(IDA)curve and an ideal drift response curve(IDRC).The IDRC is a plot of the optimized maximum deformation under a constraint on the total damper quantity vs.the design level of the GMs.The total damper quantity corresponds to the total cost of the added dampers.First,a problem of generation of IDRCs is stated.Then,its solution algorithm,which consists of the sensitivity-based algorithm(SBA)and a local search method,is proposed.In the application of the SBA,the passive added dampers are removed sequentially under the specified-level GMs.On the other hand,the proposed local search method can search the optimal solutions for a constant total damper quantity under GMs’increased levels.In this way,combining these two algorithms enables the comprehensive search of the optimal solutions for various conditions of the status of the GMs and the total damper quantity.The influence of selecting the type of added dampers(oil,hysteretic,and so on)and the selection of the input GMs on the IDRCs are investigated.Finally,a robust optimal design problem is formulated,and a simple local search-based algorithm is proposed.A simple index using the IDRC and the IDA curve of the model is used as the objective function.It is demonstrated that the proposed algorithm works well in spite of its simplicity.
基金Financial support for this work was provided by the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Project No.22YF1409500).
文摘To study the seismic resilience of a concrete-framed hospital building with viscous dampers,the elastoplastic time history analysis of a three-story concrete-framed hospital building under moderate and rare earthquakes was carried out by finite element analysis software.The structure’s overall response was studied,meanwhile,the seismic resilience of the building was evaluated from three aspects:repair cost,repair time,and casualties.The results show that viscous dampers can effectively reduce the repair cost,repair time,and casualties under earthquakes.Compared with the structure without dampers,the repair cost and repair time of the structure with dampers have been reduced by 67%and 69%respectively under moderate earthquakes,42%and 39%respectively under rare earthquakes,and the seismic resilience grade has been increased from zero to one star.
基金supported by Crosswise Tasks of Enterprise Entrusted(JZ⁃ZH⁃A⁃202411⁃003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(5120841)High⁃level Talents Program of Hainan Basic and Applied Basic Research Program of China(520RC543)。
文摘Based on the non⁃linear finite element analysis software ETABS,a 3⁃spans of 1/2.5⁃scale of two⁃bay and three⁃story frame composed of steel reinforced concrete(SRC)special⁃shaped columns with energy dissipation devices,and time⁃history analysis were employed to research the seismic response of the models.The results show that the seismic performance of SRC frame special⁃shaped columns with fluid viscous dampers was superior to those structures without the devices;most of the energy of the structure imposed by earthquake was dissipated by the viscous dampers.By means of analysis result,the damping parameters of the viscous dampers are optimized;the results show that the vibration damping effect of viscous dampers was sensitive to the spectral characteristics of seismic wave.These results can serve for the structure design,retrofitted design and parameter analysis of the SRC frame with special⁃shaped columns with viscous dampers.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.51468005 and 51368008Guangxi Natural Science Foundation under Grant No.2014GXNSFAA118315the Innovative Research Team Program of Guangxi University of Science and Technology(2015)
文摘To predict the maximum earthquake response of an SDOF structure with a Maxwell fluid damper or supplemental brace-viscous damper system using the seismic design response spectrum technique,a new approach is presented to determine the first-and second-order equivalent viscous damping and stiffness,the peak responses,and the damper force of the above structure.Based on the fact that the dynamic characteristics of a general linear viscoelastically damped structure are fully determined by its free vibration properties and the relaxation time constants of a Maxwell fluid damper and supplemental brace-viscous damper system in engineering practice are all small,the method of improved multiple time scales and the equivalent criterion in which all free vibration properties are the same are used to obtain the first-and second-order equivalent viscous damping and stiffness of the above structure in closed form.The accuracy of the proposed method is higher and significantly better than that of the modal strain energy method.Furthermore,in the parametric range of the requirements of the Chinese ＂Code for Seismic Design of Buildings＂,the error of the proposed second-order equivalent system for the abovementioned engineering structure is not more than 0.5%.
