What is the theory and application for damping

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Damping refers to the reduction of oscillations in mechanical systems, often associated with vibration dampening. The discussion highlights the complexity of damping theory and its applications, particularly in mechanical engineering, where understanding coefficients is crucial for experiments. Participants express frustration with vague questions and emphasize the importance of asking specific, informed inquiries. Modal impact tests are mentioned as a method for determining damping coefficients, though estimating viscous damping remains challenging. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for a deeper understanding of vibration theory for effective application.
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what is the theory and application for damping:confused:
 
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Are you talking about vibration dampening?
 
aries said:
what is the theory and application for damping:confused:

Motion damping?
 
I love how random people come into the ME forum and ask the most general and unrealistic questions lately :rolleyes:.

Suppose we should give him vibrations v1.0, eh Fred?
 
It does seem to come in waves, doesn't it? (get it?...waves...)

Some people don't really know how to ask the right questions. I think I would rather have someone ask questions like this than others where someone comes in and announces just how brilliant they are with their new ideas that no one has ever thought of and how incredibly easy it would be to implement when there is no basis in reality.

Sometimes I think I need Vibrations for Dummys.
 
When I was doing mechanical experiments, I used modal impact tests to find external spring and damping coefficients for my rig. (Formulas can also be found for, eg., shafts.)

However, viscous damping of internal components was impossible to estimate.

In the end, my experiment turned into a form of measuring this coefficient from the observable dynamics at different parameter values.
 
ya, i want to the theory behide vibration dumping:-p
 
aries said:
ya, i want to the theory behide vibration dumping:-p

Um, do you even know what you're asking? :confused:

This is a huge, complex topic and can't be described in a couple of sentences. Time to take a class...
 
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