Abstract: Mechanical systems including conveyor belts, band saw blades, and power transmission belts are influenced by the lateral motion of the moving structure. This phenomenon was studied in the literature both using the theory ...

Abstract: The vibration control of rotors is often performed using elastomeric or fluid dampers together with rolling element or hydrodynamic type bearings. Electromagnetic dampers seem a valid alternative to conventional solutions ...

Abstract: Electrohydrostatic actuators are increasingly finding applications in different fields due to their numerous advantages with respect to electromechanical and conventional hydraulic systems. To understand their behavior, ...

Abstract: The implementation of variable damping systems to increase the adaptability of mechanical structures to their working environment has been gaining increasing scientific interest, and numerous attempts have been devoted to ...

Abstract: The Hyperloop transportation system paradigm has gained increasing attention in the last years due to its potential advantages in technology, territory, and infrastructure. From an engineering point of view, it would lead ...

Abstract: Over the last decades, the search for fast and efficient transportation systems has raised the interest toward maglev technologies. In this scenario, the Hyperloop paradigm is regarded as a breakthrough for future mobility. ...