Despite significant advances in modeling of friction-induced vibrations and brake squeal, the
majority of industrial research and design is still conducted experimentally, since many …

Disc brake systems are a technology widely adopted within the automotive and rail industry,
especially when high performance is needed. The interaction between the disc and the pads …

The brake squeal of automobiles has become one of the most annoying issues for
passengers. Hence, it is essential to suppress the noise from the design stage of the braking …

Complex machine dynamics, as caused by friction-induced vibrations and related to brake
squeal, have gained significant attention in research and industry for decades. Today …

This study addresses a fundamental problem of linear friction-induced vibration (FiV), the
intriguing role of dam** on the instability of FiV in the form of mode-coupling. Two well …

We study the transitions in friction-induced vibrations (FIV) experimentally. The
measurement data stem from a highly sophisticated setup specifically designed to study FIV …

The occurrence, growth, limit cycle amplitude and mitigation of brake squeal noise are
investigated using a predictive analytical coupled modal model. The model is developed to …

In this work, a novel and generic methodology to derive instability growth rates from vibration
time-series data is introduced. Spectral filtering using Fourier and wavelet transforms is …

In order to reveal the stability and nonlinear characteristics of the friction self-excited
vibration system from the perspective of microscopic multiscale fractal surface topography, a …

The tribological performance of Cu-based powder metallurgy (PM) friction materials,
commonly known as friction blocks, is vital for ensuring effective braking and ride comfort in …