FRICTION DAMPING AND ISOLATION SYSTEMS

This paper surveys the literature on the use of dry friction in passiv e damping and vibration isolation. Several analytical techniques are p resented followed by applications from various areas. Despite difficul ties in the analytical and experimental treatment of friction damped s ystems, numerous studies have endeavored to predict, measure, and/or e nhance the energy dissipation and vibration isolation properties of dr y friction in order to improve system performance. Undoubtedly, fricti on damping will continue to play an important role in many mechanical and structural systems.