| symbols | definitions |
| L | length of the cable |
| C | damping coefficient of the damper |
| K | stiffness coefficient of the damper |
| m | mass of the cable per unit length |
| T | cable tension |
| a, a' | distances between the installation point of the damper and the left and right anchor ends |
| x, x' | axial coordinate of the cable |
| α | nonlinear coefficient of damping |
| β | nonlinear coefficient of stiffness |
| v(x,t) | cable vibration amplitude |
| ωn | natural frequency of the n order |
| Fk | force caused by the spring |
| Fc | force caused by the dashpot |
| η | dimensionless damping coefficient |
| μ | dimensionless stiffness coefficient |
| ξn,max | Maximum damping ratio |
| ηopt | Optimal damping coefficient |