On the Mechanism of Stick and Non-Stick, Periodic Motions in a Forced Linear Oscillator Including Dry Friction

Abstract

In this paper, the dynamics mechanism of stick and non-stick motion for a dry-friction oscillator is discussed. From the theory of Luo in 2004, the conditions for stick and non-stick motions are achieved. The stick and non-stick periodic motions are predicted analytically through the appropriate mapping structures. The local stability and bifurcation for such periodic motions are obtained. The stick motions are illustrated through the displacement, velocity and force responses. This investigation provides a better understanding of stick and nonstick motions of the linear oscillator with dry-friction. The methodology presented in this paper is applicable to oscillators with non-linear friction forces.