This paper investigates the effects of fretting wear on frictional contacts. A high frequency
friction rig is used to measure the evolution of hysteresis loops, friction coefficient and …

Motivated by the current demands in high-performance structural analysis, and by a need to
better model systems with localized nonlinearities, analysts have developed a number of …

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 …

Friction interfaces are unavoidable components of large engineering assemblies since they
enable complex designs, ensure alignment, and enable the transfer of mechanical loads …

High-cycle fatigue caused by large resonance stresses remains one of the most common
causes of turbine blade failures. Friction dampers are one of the most effective and practical …

Under vibration loading, fretting wear between bolted joint interfaces may change the
dynamic characteristics of structures. Even the reliability of long-lasting assembly structures …

This paper deals with modelling the effect of wear on the dynamics of the shrouded bladed
disk with frictional contacts at the shrouds and the contact interface evolution. Prediction of …

Accurate prediction of the vibration response of friction joints is of great importance when
estimating both the performance and the life of build-up structures. The contact conditions at …

Mastering physical phenomena taking place in aircraft engines is a key objective for
manufacturers. Contact interfaces with dry friction in bladed-disks allows decreasing the …