Importance of Viscoelastic Dampers and Parametric Uncertainties in Fatigue Analysis

Abstract

materials, hydrodynamic and magnetic bearings, and smart rotating machines. The financial support of the official agencies CNPq, CAPES, and FAPEMIG are highly appreciated. Finally, it is worth mentioning that a significant part of the work conveyed has been developed with the participation of the industry. In this context, the authors are thankful to the financial support provided by the companies Embraer and Petrobrás. In particular, the authors are thankful to CERAN, BAESA, ENERCAN, CPFL Energia, and Foz do Chapecó for the financial support through the R&D project Robust Modeling for the Diagnosis of Defects in Generating Units (ANEEL 02476-3108/2016).