Material with Quasi-Zero Stiffness for Vibration Isolation in Civil and Industrial Structures and Buildings

Abstract

The Paper is devoted to the problem of reduction of vibration level in civil and industrial structures and buildings. It is offered to use two-component material for vibration isolation. A special internal structure, that provides quasi-zero stiffness effect, is designed for this purpose. Use of two components makes the material more stable. Analytical and computer calculations have been made in order to get optimum geometrical parameters of the internal structure.