For

, only Coulomb damping

The equation of motion of the rigid oscillator system is given by:

( )

( )

(1)

The relative velocity of the mass plays an important role associating the
dynamic state of the system with the behavior of energy dissipation system:
the strength demand determines the onset of rigid behavior, but it is the
dynamic state of the system, specified by the relative velocity of the mass,
that controls the end of it (all energy is dissipated). The following
conditions apply:
{

( )
( )

( )

( )
(2)

( )
( )

( )

( )

The sign of
is opposite to the relative velocity of the mass, which
physically means that the force mechanism against horizontal forces always
resists rate of changes in the position of the mass.
The capacity is given by the system weight and the friction coefficient .
|

(3)

Therefore, the equation of motion is as follows:

( )
| |
And

| |

( )

is the acceleration of the gravity.

(4)

Hence, the relative displacement of the system will take place as soon as the
ground acceleration exceeds in one specific direction. If | ( )|
,
then the system will not move and remains still
COMPUTATIONAL PROCEDURE
Set initial conditions:
( )

( )

( )

Set:

| |

( );

| |

(Motion of the mass from right to left)

;
( );

(Motion of the mass from left to right)

)
(

;
)

( );