On the detailed design of a quasi-zero stiffness device to assist in the realisation of a translational Lanchester damper

A translational Lanchester damper is a device that adds damping to structure at point using series combination of viscous and mass. The problem in the practical realisation such stiffness required support mass, which changes dynamic behaviour device, introducing resonance frequency due interaction inertia forces. This vibration absorber. To achieve behaves broadly as rather than absorber, very low required, this focus paper. realised linear springs rigid links arranged with specific geometry into compact device. Although geometric configuration components leads an inherently nonlinear aim limit its working condition exploit linear-like behaviour. end, how affects studied detail, providing general guidelines for design. prototype incorporating element was manufactured tested on single mode two multi-modal vibrating structures.