1. Vibrations from rotating or reciprocating parts in machines need to be isolated to prevent transmission to other structures. Various materials like rubber, felt, cork, and springs can provide isolation.
2. Force and motion transmissibility measure the effectiveness of isolation. Force transmissibility is the ratio of transmitted to applied force. It depends on damping ratio and frequency ratio.
3. With increased damping or decreased natural frequency, isolation is more effective as transmissibility is lower. Proper selection of isolating material stiffness and damping can optimize vibration isolation.
Related topics: