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Friction-Induced Vibrations
and Their Applications
In the preceding chapter we studied the mathematical foundations of friction-
induced vibrations. Here we will review friction-induced vibrations as they
occur in engineered applications and in nature. We include four large classes
of systems: technical systems (brakes, belts, components, engines, tires);
micro- and nano-devices; sound generation, including musical instruments;
and systems in nature. The most common manifestation of friction-induced
vibrations is noise, such as car brake squeal (Nosonovsky and Adams 2001,
2004; Persson 2001; Akay 2002; Nguyen 2003; Baumberger, Caroli, and ...