Structural systems often show nonlinear behavior under severe excitations generated by
natural hazards. In that condition, the restoring force becomes highly nonlinear showing …

The review presents developments concerning the modelling of vibration control systems
with hysteresis. In particular, the review focuses on applications of the Bouc‐Wen model that …

Magnetorheological (MR) fluids are utilized to develop a variety of electromechanical
devices that have potential applications in the automotive, medical, aerospace, and other …

Explores State-of-the-Art Work from the World's Foremost Scientists, Engineers, Educators,
and Practitioners in the FieldWhy use smart materials? Since most smart materials do not …

This paper presents vibration control performance of a semi-active electrorheological (ER)
seat suspension system using a robust sliding mode controller (SMC). A cylindrical type of …

A smart fluid comprises a suspension of micrometre-sized particles in a dielectric carrier
liquid. The application of a suitable stimulus–either electrical or magnetic–causes a …

This study addresses the feasibility and effectiveness of a self-powered magnetorheological
(MR) damper using in-situ energy harvested from the vibration and shock environment in …

Driver fatigue is one of the leading factors contributing to road crashes. Environmental
stress, such as unwanted seat vibration, is a key contributor to fatigue. This article presents …

In this study, three types of shear mode damper using magnetorheological (MR) fluids are
theoretically analyzed: linear, rotary drum, and rotary disk dampers. The damping …

This paper presents a case study of magnetorheological (MR) and electrorheological (ER)
valve design within a constrained cylindrical volume. The primary purpose of this study is to …