Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 32nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2014

This second volume of eight from the IMAC - XXXII Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Linear Systems Substructure Modelling Adaptive Structures Experimental Techniques Analytical Methods Damage Detection Damping of Materials & Members Modal Parameter Identification Modal Testing Methods System Identification Active Control Modal Parameter Estimation Processing Modal Data.

Table of Contents:
1 Co-existing Responses in a Harmonically-Excited Nonlinear Structural System 2 Complex Behavior of a Buckled Beam Under Combined Harmonic and Random Loading 3 The Harmonic Balance Method for Advanced Analysis and Design of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems 4 Frequency Response Calculations of a Nonlinear Structure a Comparison of Numerical Methods 5 A Framework for the Computational Dynamic Analysis of Coupled Structures Using Nonlinear Modes 6 Subspace and Nonlinear-Normal-Modes-Based Identification of a Beam with Softening-Hardening Behaviour 7 Model Updating of Nonlinear Structures 8 Detection of Nonlinear Behaviour of Composite Components Before and After Endurance Trials 9 Model Calibration of a Locally Non-linear Structure Utilizing Multi Harmonic Response Data 10 Nonlinear Time Series Analysis Using Bayesian Mixture of Experts 11 Identifying Robust Subspaces for Dynamically Consistent Reduced-Order Models 12 Identification of Sub- and Higher Harmonic Vibrations in Vibro-Impact Systems 13 An Efficient Simulation Method for Structures with Local Nonlinearity 14 Parametric Nonlinearity Identification of a Gearbox from Measured Frequency Response Data 15 Nonlinear Gear Transmission System Numerical Dynamic Analysis and Experimental Validation 16 A Stochastic Framework for Subspace Identification of a Strongly Nonlinear Aerospace Structure 17 Composite Non-Linearity in High Cycle Fatigue Experimentation18 A Procedure to Identify the Handling Characteristics of Agricultural Tyre Through Full-Scale Experimental Tests 19 Nonparametric Analysis and Nonlinear State-Space Identification: A Benchmark Example 20 Nonlinear Black-Box Identification of a Mechanical Benchmark System 21 Suppression of Multiple Order Friction Torque Fluctuations with Modulated Actuation Pressure 22 Two-Dimensional Nonlinear Dynamics of Axially Accelerating Beam Based on DQM 23 Nonlinear Structural Coupling: Experimental Application 24 State Estimation in Nonlinear Structural Systems 25 An Efficient Exponential Integrator for Large Nonlinear Stiff Systems Part 1: Theoretical Investigation 26 An Efficient Exponential Integrator for Large Nonlinear Stiff Systems Part 2: Symplecticity and Global Error Analysis 27 Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Parallel Kinematic Manipulator 28 Analysis of Nonlinear System Response to an Impulse Excitation 29 Experimental Evaluation of Veering Crossing and Lock-In Occurring in Parameter Varying Systems.

About the Author :
Gaëtan Kerschen, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium.