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Recent Research and Applications of Vibration Isolation and Control

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 431

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School of Engineering, University of the West of England-Frenchy Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, UK
Interests: nonlinear dynamics; inerter-based vibration isolation/control; structural optimization; vibration transmission and power flow analysis

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Guest Editor Assistant
School of Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: vibration control; vibration transmission; vibration power flow

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue highlights the latest advancements in vibration isolation and control, a crucial field in mechanical, civil, and aerospace engineering that ensures the stability and dynamic performance of structures. The Special Issue seeks to gather high-quality and original papers that showcase innovative approaches using analytical, numerical, and experimental methods to mitigate unwanted vibrations in various applications, including road vehicles, trains, airplanes, bridges, and buildings. Additionally, it will feature practical case studies that demonstrate the real-world implementation of these solutions, emphasizing the vital role of vibration control in enhancing operational efficiency.

Contributions are welcome on any aspect of vibration isolation or control, with a focus on, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Control theory;
  • Nonlinear vibration;
  • Stochastic dynamics;
  • Uncertainty quantification;
  • Structural optimization;
  • System identification;
  • Power flow analysis and energy transfer;
  • Nonlinear energy sinks;
  • Experimental techniques;
  • Reduced-order modelling and simulation;

Dr. Baiyang Shi
Prof. Dr. Quanmin Zhu
Guest Editors

Dr. Wei Dai
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • nonlinear dynamics
  • vibration control
  • vibration isolation
  • tuned mass damper
  • uncertainty
  • optimization
  • power flow
  • energy transfer

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Monte Carlo Analysis of the Intensification Factor of Design Response Spectra for Hoisted Loads
by Carlo Zanoni
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 6304; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15116304 - 4 Jun 2025
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Abstract
Seismic requirements play a crucial role in the design of mechanical systems for infrastructures located in earthquake-prone regions. This process becomes significantly more complex when non-linearities are present, making system-specific analyses necessary. The evaluation of earthquake effects, as mandated by national regulations, is [...] Read more.
Seismic requirements play a crucial role in the design of mechanical systems for infrastructures located in earthquake-prone regions. This process becomes significantly more complex when non-linearities are present, making system-specific analyses necessary. The evaluation of earthquake effects, as mandated by national regulations, is typically based on linear response spectra, which describe the peak response of a harmonic oscillator with a given natural frequency to external vibrations. However, for non-linear systems, computationally intensive transient simulations are required. Developing simplified methods to extend design loads without relying on such complex simulations would be highly beneficial, particularly for commonly encountered non-linear systems. One such system is a hoisted load manipulated by an overhead crane. Strong earthquakes can induce oscillations that cause periodic slack rope conditions—where the rope loses tension and the load temporarily enters free fall—resulting in peak accelerations that exceed those predicted by linear models. This study focuses on quantifying these amplified accelerations in hoisted loads subjected to non-linear dynamics. Using a Monte Carlo approach, it establishes intensification factors—expressed as a function of key physical parameters—relative to a given design response spectrum. Full article
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