Research Article

Passive Shock Isolation Utilising Dry Friction

Table 2

Comparison between finite element predicted and measured natural frequencies.

ModesFinite element predicted natural frequency (Hz)Measured natural frequency (Hz)Percentage difference

First mode (flexural mode of the primary beam)59.458.02.4
Second mode (torsional mode of the primary beam)80.575.36.9
Third mode (flexural mode of the secondary beam)112.9111.80.98