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Abstract

This paper presents the results of tests on free and forced harmonic torsional vibrations in a system with a two-disc inseparable clutch, with structural friction taken into account. Nonlinear histeresis loop describing the frictional-elastic properties of the system was introduced into the model. The mathematical model of the vibrating system containing two disks inseparable clutch was built. During free vibrations of the system, its damping characteristics were tested by a digital simulation method. The vibration damping decrement as a function of amplitude torsional displacement was determined. When vibrations were harmonically forced, the amplitude - frequency characteristics of the system were determined numerically. The system was used as a nonlinear torsional vibration damper in a linear system with a harmonic force. (© 2004 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)