Oscillation pattern of stick-slip vibrations

This paper studies the stick-slip oscillations of discrete systems interacting with translating energy source through a non-linear smooth friction curve. The stick-slip limit cycle oscillations of a single degree-of-freedom model are examined by means of numerical time-integration and analytical methods. Similar approaches are also applied to the model of the coupled friction oscillator. Particularly, it is found that the steady-state response of the coupled oscillator can be divided into two different forms of oscillation (mode-merged and mode-separated oscillations) according to the frequency separation of two modes. The oscillation pattern of the steady-state response is shown to depend on system parameters such as detuning factor, energy source speed, and normal contact load.