Abstract: The present paper investigates friction-induced self-excited vibration of a bistable compliant mechanism. A pseudo-rigid-body representation of the mechanism is used containing a hardening nonlinear spring and a viscous ...

Abstract: This study investigates a passive controller for a coupled two degrees-of-freedom (DOFs) oscillator to suppress friction-induced mode-coupling instability. The primary system is acted upon by a friction force of a moving ...

Abstract: The medical application of implant replacements to remedy the pain in joints has necessitated a comprehensive study of wear due to contact of implant surfaces. Excessive wear can lead to toxicity and other implant associated ...

Abstract: A two degrees-of-freedom (2DOFs) single mass-on-belt model is employed to study friction-induced instability due to mode-coupling. Three springs, one representing contact stiffness, the second providing lateral stiffness, ...

Abstract: This study investigates a passive controller for a coupled two degrees-of-freedom (DOFs) oscillator to suppress friction-induced mode-coupling instability. The primary system is acted upon by a friction force of a moving ...

Abstract: This paper develops a mathematical model for predicting the thermal response in the surgical drilling of bone. The model accounts for the bone, chip, and drill bit interactions by providing a detailed account of events ...