Calculation Model of the Effect of Periodic Change of Normal Force on Sliding Friction Characteristics between the Planes

Abstract

How to reduce the friction resistance between two planes is a difficult problem that has been studied in the field of tribology. Aiming at this problem, the concept of reducing the friction resistance by exciting the periodic change of normal force between the planes is proposed. A calculation model of the displacement amplitude distribution of the plate is established based on the principle of reciprocity of work, and the influence of the periodic change of normal force on sliding friction between the planes is studied. Additionally, an experimental device for analysis of friction between the planes under the periodic change of normal force is established. The calculation model of the plate’s displacement amplitude distribution considering the change frequency of normal force is verified and modified by experiments. The research results mainly show two aspects. On the one hand, the calculation model of the displacement amplitude distribution of the plate is in good agreement with the experimental results, which can effectively help to study the effect of periodic change of normal force on sliding friction between the planes. On the other hand, the change of amplitude and frequency of the normal force have an influence on the sliding friction between the planes. That is, the latter decreases with the increase of the former. The above conclusions have great reference significance for the study of vibration drag reduction in engineering production.