In this paper, different semi-active control strategies for non-linear quarter car model equipped with controllable magneto-rheological (MR) shock absorbers and fuzzy logic controller are compared. Polynomial model is selected to characterize the experimental results of MR shock absorber. A combination of Forward Fuzzy Logic Controller (FFLC) and Inverse Fuzzy Logic Controller (IFLC) is designe...

OBJECTIVES Prolonged exposure to severe chipping hammer vibration may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome. A reliable test method is required to select appropriate tools and assist in the development of better chipping hammers. In the present study, the ISO standardized test method (ISO 8662-2, 1992) was examined through an investigation of the vibration characteristics of chipping hammers operat...

Formulas for the optimal design of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) tuned-mass dampers (or dynamic vibration absorbers) for SDOF structures under random and harmonic excitations have been available for many years. Whenever an absorber body is attached to a primary system, there is potential for utilization of motion in more than one degree of freedom of the body relative to the primary system. I...