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Record 1 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
DEF

An auxiliary vibratory system with an amplitude-dependent frequency characteristic which modifies the vibration characteristics of the main system to which its is attached.

OBS

An example is an auxiliary mass controlled by a non-linear spring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
DEF

Système vibrant auxiliaire dont la fonction de variation de l'amplitude en fonction de la fréquence modifie les caractéristiques de la vibration du système principal auquel il est relié.

OBS

Un terme mécanique descriptif (par exemple signal de choc d'accélération) devrait être utilisé.

Spanish

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