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Optimal design of vibration-isolation systems by means of a numerical simulation

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In this paper the computational methodology for evaluating vibro-isolation properties of the vibration reduction systems is discussed. The proposed procedure supports selecting the non-linear dynamic behaviour of passive systems and helps to perform the controller synthesis of active systems. Primarily, the mathematical model of a vibration reduction system is developed for the purpose of simulating its dynamic behaviour under different operating conditions. In the next step, the selected vibro-isolation criteria are determined numerically that are related to the opposed requirements of modern vibration reduction systems. Finally, an application of the Pareto-optimal approach is employed to find a trade-off regarding the high efficiency of vibration attenuation at the lowest suspension travel.

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Abbreviations

C i :

Matrix of stiffness coefficients

D i :

Matrix of damping coefficients

F si :

Vector of passive forces

F ai :

Vector of active forces

M i :

Mass matrix

SEAT x :

Seat effective amplitude transmissibility factor

q i :

Displacement vector

S ti :

Suspension travel

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The assistance in the experimental research of Isringhausen GMBH and Co. KG is highly appreciated.

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  1. Department of Mechatronics and Automation, Koszalin University of Technology, Sniadeckich 2, Koszalin, 75-453, Poland

    Igor Maciejewski, Mariusz Zlobinski & Tomasz Krzyzynski

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Igor Maciejewski is an Associated Professor at the Koszalin University of Technology in Poland. He received D.Sc. in the field of machine design and operation in 2013. His research is focused on shaping the vibro-isolation properties of vibration reduction systems, especially applied to protect the operators of working machines.

Mariusz Zlobinski is a Ph.D. student at the Koszalin University of Technology, Poland. He received M.Sc. in the field of mechatronics in 2018. His research regards active vibration control by means of complex control algorithms.

Tomasz Krzyzynski is a Full Professor of Applied Mechanics at the Koszalin University of Technology, Poland. He received his Ph.D. (1987) and D.Sc. (1997) at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences. His research is focused on dynamical analysis of mechatronic systems.

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Maciejewski, I., Zlobinski, M. & Krzyzynski, T. Optimal design of vibration-isolation systems by means of a numerical simulation. J Mech Sci Technol 35, 3887–3894 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-021-0802-y

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