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Physical realizations of inerter and inerter-based vibration control
Yuehao Li1,2, Niaoqing Hu1,2, Yi Yang1,2
1College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China.
Abstract:
Vibration control is extremely important for countless mechanical systems. Inerter is a two-terminal dynamic element proposed in 2002, based on analogy between mechanical system and electric system. Dynamic characteristic of an ideal inerter is pure inertia. Force applied on each terminal of an inerter is directly proportional to relative acceleration of two terminals. Since inerter was put forward, it has made significant progress in vibration control systems. The paper is a review about physical realizations of inerter as well as inerter-based vibration control. Physical realizations and applications in vibration control of inerter are focused. First, the develop of inerter and typical physical realizations of inerter are introduced. The normative derivation processes based on Lagrange equation method of the dynamic relationships in the different inerters are summarized. And then, three categories of common inerter-based vibration control systems are explained. Finally, research trend of physical realizations of inerter are summarized, and the possible researches on inerter-based vibration control are discussed.
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