Vibration Protection Systems: Negative and Quasi-Zero Stiffness

This essential reference covers the design and deployment of advanced vibration protection systems using elastic composites under post-buckling, with methods for negative and quasi-zero stiffness. It includes coverage of underlying theory, use in helicopters, buses, railroad vehicles, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery, and is a valuable resource for researchers, practicing engineers, and university students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Design and deploy advanced vibration protection systems based on elastic composites under post-buckling, with this essential reference. Methods for designing vibration protection systems with negative and quasi-zero stiffness are formulated, explained, and demonstrated in practice. All key steps of the system design are covered, including the type and number synthesis, modelling and studying of stress-strain state under post-buckling of elastic composite designs, chaotic dynamics and stability conditions, real-time dimensioning, and active motion control. In addition to coverage of underlying theory, the use in helicopters, buses, railroad vehicles, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery are included. An excellent reference for researchers and practicing engineers, as well as a tutorial for university students and professors with an interest in study, development, and application of alternative methods of vibration protection anywhere.

Elastic composites have gained significant attention in the field of vibration protection due to their unique properties, such as high stiffness, damping, and energy absorption. In this comprehensive reference, experts in the field provide detailed insights into the design and deployment of advanced vibration protection systems based on elastic composites under post-buckling.

The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of elastic composite materials and their behaviour under post-buckling conditions. It then delves into methods for designing vibration protection systems with negative and quasi-zero stiffness, which are crucial for reducing vibration and improving the stability of structures.

The authors explain and demonstrate various design methodologies, including type and number synthesis, modelling and studying of stress-strain state under post-buckling, chaotic dynamics and stability conditions, real-time dimensioning, and active motion control. They also discuss the use of elastic composites in various applications, such as helicopters, buses, railroad vehicles, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery.

Throughout the book, practical examples and case studies are provided to illustrate the theoretical concepts and demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed vibration protection systems. The authors highlight the advantages of elastic composites over traditional materials, such as steel and concrete, in terms of weight, cost, and durability.

This essential reference is designed for researchers, practicing engineers, and university students interested in study, development, and application of alternative methods of vibration protection anywhere. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the underlying theory and practical applications of elastic composite-based vibration protection systems, making it a valuable resource for professionals in the field.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 252 x 176 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108834957