Vibration isolation using a hybrid lever-type isolation system with an X-shape supporting structure

Chunchuan Liu, Xingjian Jing, Fengming Li

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Abstract

This study presents some novel results about analysis and design of low-frequency or broadband-frequency vibration isolation using a hybrid lever-type isolation system with an X-shape supporting structure in passive or semi-active control manners. It is shown that the system has inherent nonlinear stiffness and damping properties due to structure geometrical nonlinearity. Theoretical analysis reveals that the hybrid isolation system can achieve very good ultra-low-frequency isolation through a significantly-improved anti-resonance frequency band (by designing structure parameters). Noticeably, the system can realize a uniformly-low broadband vibration transmissibility, which has never been reported before. Cases studies show that the system can work very well with good isolation performance subject to multi-tone and random excitations. The results provide a new innovative approach to passive or semi-active vibration control (e.g., via a simple linear stiffness control) for many engineering problems with better ultra-low/broadband-frequency vibration suppression.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)169-177
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Mechanical Sciences
Volume98
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 May 2015

Keywords

  • Anti-resonant frequency
  • Geometrical nonlinearity
  • Nonlinear damping
  • Vibration isolation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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