A harmonic oscillator having “volleyball damping”

Volleyball damping corresponds to linear damping up to a certain critical velocity, with zero damping above this value. The dynamics of a linear harmonic oscillator is investigated with this damping mechanism.

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Published in:Journal of sound and vibration 2006-05, Vol.292 (3), p.980-982
Main Authors: Mickens, R.E., Oyedeji, K., Rucker, S.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Critical velocity
Damping
Dynamic tests
Dynamics
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Harmonic oscillators
Linear damping
Physics
Solid mechanics
Sound
Structural and continuum mechanics
Vibration
Vibration, mechanical wave, dynamic stability (aeroelasticity, vibration control...)
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Summary:Volleyball damping corresponds to linear damping up to a certain critical velocity, with zero damping above this value. The dynamics of a linear harmonic oscillator is investigated with this damping mechanism.
ISSN:0022-460X
1095-8568
DOI:10.1016/j.jsv.2005.08.022