Research Article

Mathematical Modeling of a Transient Vibration Control Strategy Using a Switchable Mass Stiffness Compound System

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On-off stiffness model with viscous damping model considering a secondary spring with mass: (a) the systems are rigidly attached; (b) the secondary mass is disconnected and oscillates independently of the main mass.
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