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Two-parameter dynamics and multistability of a non-smooth railway wheelset system with dry friction damping
Pengcheng Miao1, Denghui Li2, Yuan Yue3
1School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, China.
Abstract:
A deep understanding of non-smooth dynamics of vehicle systems, particularly with dry friction damping offer valuable insights into the design and optimization of railway vehicle systems, ultimately enhancing the safety and reliability of railway operations. In this paper, the two-parameter dynamics of a non-smooth railway wheelset system incorporating dry friction damping are investigated. The effect of the crucial parameters on the complexity of the evolution process is comprehensively exposed by identifying different dynamic responses in the two-parameter plane. In addition, the multistability and the various routes transition to chaos for the system are also discussed. It is found that dry friction induces highly complex dynamics in the system, encompassing a range of behaviors such as periodic, quasi-periodic, and chaotic motions. These intricate dynamics are a direct result of the interplay between multiple parameters, such as speed and damping coefficients, which are critical in determining the system's stability and performance. The presence of multistability further complicates the system, resulting in unpredictable transitions between different motion states.
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