This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent advancements in modelling
approaches, design strategies, and testing techniques applied to friction damping in …

Accurately predicting the nonlinear dynamic response of aero-engine components is critical,
as excessive vibration amplitudes can considerably reduce the operational lifespan. This …

The tangential contact stiffness is an important parameter used in non-linear dynamic
analyses of jointed structures since it can strongly affect the prediction of resonance …

Turbomachinery and other jointed structures are carefully designed to optimise their
dynamic response and prevent unwanted high-cycle fatigue failures due to vibration …

The accurate description of the dynamics of dry-joint masonry structures strongly relies on
the characterisation of the interaction at the units' interfaces. Several experimental …

Structural health monitoring (SHM) of interface stiffness is of great significance in many
fields, such as accurate rotor dynamics modeling and interface friction performance analysis …

Highly stressed forced vibrations experienced by Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) blades during
their operation can result in high cycle fatigue (HCF) which can ultimately lead to failure. To …

Contacting interfaces provide frictional damping in jointed structures subjected to high
dynamic loads. Predicting this frictional damping during vibration cycles is highly important …

Understanding the dynamic condition of the interface between a railway wheel and rail is
important to reduce the risks and consider the effectiveness of countermeasures for …

The article focuses on a high-resolution ultrasound sensor for real-time monitoring of liquid
analytes in cylindrical pipes, tubes, or capillaries. The development of such a sensor faces …