Theoretical study of thermofrictional oscillations due to negative friction-temperature characteristic

Analytical study on oscillations of a body on a moving counterbody has been done by assuming imperfect frictional thermal contact and friction that decreases with contact temperature. It has been shown that stick-slip oscillation occurs due to decrease of friction coefficient when the body moves in the opposite direction to the counterbody. Dynamical characteristics, such as conditions for stable sliding and limit cycles, have been studied. Normal force between the bodies has significant effect on sliding stability.