This invention belongs to the field of
bridge engineering technology and discloses a multi-stage variable friction energy dissipation
bridge vibration damping device with
constant pressure and anti-loosening function. It includes fixed friction plates, limiting rods, sliding friction plates, holes, a drive rod, a connecting rod, and a tension spring. Under the action of earthquakes, vehicles, and wind loads, when the main beam undergoes longitudinal and
lateral displacement relative to the bridge
tower, the drive rod causes displacement between the multi-layer sliding friction plates and the multi-layer fixed friction plates, generating
frictional energy dissipation and suppressing vibration. The
bridge vibration damping device of this invention has a simple structure, low cost, high
friction force,
constant force, low installation requirements, and good durability. The multi-layer fixed friction plates and sliding friction plates are made of non-uniform thickness plates, and the holes in different
layers of sliding friction plates have different shapes, sizes, and positions to adapt to different amplitudes and energy dissipation requirements. The tension spring provides a persistent and
constant pressure to the
bridge vibration damping device, ensuring stable and reliable
friction force and avoiding the defects of traditional bolt fastening methods, such as easy loosening and significant reduction in
friction force.