Abstract: The most significant source of damping inherent in a structure is that damping which occurs in the structural joints due to interfacial slip. Thus, particular emphasis should be put on controlling ...

Abstract: Some effects of friction damping occurring in joints on the frequency response of a portal frame are presented and discussed. The frame was designed so that the joint clamping forces could ...

Abstract: Almost all real-life structures are assembled from components connected by various types of joints. Unlike many other parts, the dynamic properties of a joint are difficult to model analytically. ...

Abstract: EDM joints are attractive for use in structures because the machining operation is cheap and easy to perform, while producing joints with good conformity of interface. It is shown that EDM ...