Analysis of the stick-slip behavior of coupled oscillators with dry friction

Abstract

In this study, a model of two nonlinear spring masses subjected to a smooth friction-velocity curve is examined. The second order governing system of motion is obtained in view of the system friction forces. This system is transformed to another suitable one of first order to investigate the points of equilibrium using Hurwitz’s theory. The excitation and critical stick-slip (SS) speeds are determined in accordance with the characteristic equation for the Jacobian matrix of the system. The stability and behavior of the system motion, along with the behavior of the SS movement, are examined. The effect of various parameters, such as excitation speed, damping and fraction coefficients, linear and nonlinear stiffness of springs, and masses that affect the motion and stability of the system is analyzed and studied. This research has numerous practical applications in a variety of industries, including airports, modern car brakes, well drilling, explaining and understanding seismic events, mechanical transportation, friction in bridges, and civil systems, which all exhibit impacted friction in dynamics and stick-slip phenomena.