Moving Load Problems & Friction-Induced Vibrations
Moving Load Problems & Friction-Induced Vibrations
Prof. George G. Adams
Summary
Moving load problems occur in a wide variety of applications - railroad rail mechanics;
mechanics of computer tapes, VCR tapes, and floppy discs; automotive and aircraft braking systems;
belt drives; and web winding and transport. As modern lightweight and high-strength materials
continue to be developed and employed it is expected that vibrations and instabilities due to moving
loads, will become more important that strength considerations in more and more applications.
Professor Adams is conducting a number of basic and applied research projects involving moving
load problems and friction-induced vibrations. These investigations require a solid background
in mechanics of materials, mechanical vibrations, and an interest and aptitude in mathematics
and computer programming.