Stiffness and Damping in Mechanical Design

Rivin, Eugene

Introduction and definitions; stiffness of structural components - modes of loading; nonlinear and variable stiffness systems - preloading; contact (joint) stiffness and damping; supporting systems and foundations; stiffness of power transmission systems and drives; design techniques for reducing structural deformations and damping enhancement; use of managed stiffness in design. Appendices: single-degree-of-freedom dynamic systems with damping; static stiffness breakdown for cylindrical (OD) grinders; influence of axial force on beam vibrations; articles of interest.