Self-oscillating motion have the capacity to autonomously converting ambient power into
repetitive motion without requiring an additional control unit, and designing more self …

Self-oscillating systems possess the capability to convert ambient energy directly into
mechanical work. Consequently, the development of novel self-oscillating systems holds …

Self-oscillatory systems have great utility in energy harvesting, engines, and actuators due to
their ability to convert ambient energy directly into mechanical work. This characteristic …

The stability of a braking system is crucial for the steady and safe operation of trains. To
investigate the dynamic behaviors and stability of a train braking system as influenced by …

The achievement and control of desired motions in active machines often involves precise
manipulation of artificial muscles in a distributed and sequential manner, which poses …

Multimodal self-operating systems can provide abundant functionality and adaptability,
efficiently handling various tasks and offering enhanced capabilities for complex …

In this study, to investigate the effect of the hexagon friction block installation direction on the
surface tribology and friction-induced vibration and noise (FIVN), tribological tests were …

Considering not only the stochastic track irregularity and the possible effect of stochastic
parameter excitation, but also the time delay of spring, that is, its response is in place, but the …

Railway vehicle hunting instability frequently occurs due to severe operating conditions,
significantly affecting trains' running quality. This paper examines the hunting motion and …

A new numerical Boundary Element methodology is developed to investigate viscoelastic
periodic contacts under general kinematic conditions. The approach is based on an integral …