Nonlinear Structures & Systems, Volume 1

Preface 6
Contents 7
1 On the Detection and Quantification of Nonlinearity via Statistics of the Gradients of a Black-Box Model 10
1.1 Introduction 10
1.2 Machine Learning for Structural Dynamics 12
1.3 A Three-Storey Building Dataset 13
1.4 Statistics of the Model Gradients as a Nonlinearity Metric 14
1.5 Conclusions 17
References 18
2 Robust Identification of Nonlinear Oscillators from Frequency Response Data 19
2.1 Introduction 19
2.2 System Identification 20
2.3 Results 20
2.4 Conclusions 21
References 21
3 Creating Data-Driven Reduced-Order Models for Nonlinear Vibration via Physics-Informed Neural Networks 22
3.1 Introduction 22
3.2 Methodology 23
3.2.1 Example: Five-Degree-of-Freedom, Nonlinear Mass-Spring Model 24
3.2.2 Data Generation 24
3.2.3 Long Short-Term Memory 25
3.2.4 Physics-Informed Loss Function 26
3.3 Conclusions 26
References 27
4 Effect of Structural Parameters on the Nonlinear Vibration of L-Shaped Beams 29
4.1 Introduction 29
4.2 Background 30
4.2.1 Formulation of the L-Shaped Beam 30
4.2.2 Discretization of the Nonlinear PDEs by Using Galerkin's Method 32
4.2.3 Multiharmonic Harmonic Balance Method (HBM) 33
4.3 Results and Discussions 34
4.3.1 Linear Model Results 34
4.3.2 Case Studies 35
4.4 Conclusion 37
References 38
5 Importance of Virtual Sensing and Model Reduction in the Structural Identification of Bolted Assemblies 39
5.1 Introduction 39
5.2 Methodology 39
5.3 Analysis and Discussion 40
5.4 Conclusion 41
References 41
6 On the Harmonic Balance Method Augmented with Nonsmooth Basis Functions for Contact/Impact Problems 43
6.1 Introduction 43
6.2 Nonsmooth Galerkin Formulation 44
6.3 Least-Squares Regression Analysis 44
6.4 Conclusion 45
References 45
7 Periodic Response Prediction for Hybrid and Piecewise Linear Systems 46
7.1 Introduction 46
7.2 Periodic Response of Harmonically-Excited Time-Switched Hybrid Systems 47
7.3 Periodic Response of Harmonically-Excited Piecewise Linear Systems 50
7.4 Discussion and Conclusion 53
References 53
8 A Tutorial on Data-Driven Methods in Nonlinear Dynamics 55
8.1 Introduction 55
8.2 Bayesian Inference and System Identification 57
8.3 System Identification Using Markov Chain Monte Carlo 59
8.4 Case Study in Parameter Estimation: The Duffing Oscillator 61
8.5 Model Selection and Approximate Bayesian Computation 63
8.6 Case Study in Equation Discovery: Hysteretic Systems 66
8.7 Coloured Boxes and Physics-Informed Machine Learning 69
8.7.1 Case Study: Prior Mean Functions—Residual Modelling 71
8.8 Conclusions 72
References 73
9 Modeling Nonlinear Structures Using Physics-Guided, Machine-Learnt Models 75
9.1 Introduction 75
9.2 Background 76
9.3 Introducing Nonconservative Forces 76
9.4 Experimental Analysis 76
9.5 Exploiting Known Physics 78
References 78
10 Bypassing the Repeatability Issue in Nonlinear Experimental Modal Analysis of Jointed Structures by Using the RCT-HFS Framework 79
10.1 Repeatability Issue 79
10.2 Application of the RCT-HFS Framework to the Orion Beam 80
10.3 Discussions and Conclusions 83
References 84
11 Towards Exact Statistically Independent Nonlinear Normal Modes via the FPK Equation 85
11.1 Introduction 85
11.2 The Fokker-Planck-Kolmogorov Equation 86
11.3 Direct NNMs in a Single Dimension 87
11.3.1 A Cautionary Result 91
11.4 Towards Direct MDOF NNMs 93
11.5 Discussion 94
References 94
12 Simulating Nonlinear Beating Phenomena Induced by Dry Friction in Dynamic Systems 96
12.1 Introduction 96
12.2 Background 97
12.2.1 Lumped Parameter Model 97
12.3 Analysis 98
12.3.1 Numerical Integration Scheme 98
12.4 Conclusion 99
References 99
13 Case Study on the Effect of Nonlinearity in Dynamic Environment Testing 100
13.1 Introduction 100
13.2 Setting of Problem 101
13.3 Results 102
13.4 Conclusions 103
References 103
14 Strategies for Improving the Comparison of Frequency Response Functions with Similarity Metrics 104
14.1 Introduction 104
14.2 Simulation 106
14.3 Experimental Validation 108
14.4 Conclusions 111
Appendix 111
References 112
15 Resonant Characterization of Nonlinear Structures in the Co-existence of Multiple Resonant Components 113
15.1 Introduction 113
15.2 Methodology 114
15.3 Numerical Illustrations on a Two-DOF System 115
15.3.1 Two-Component Single Harmonic Balance Results 116
15.4 Conclusions 118
References 118
16 Derivative-Less Arclength Control-Based Continuation for the Experimental Identification of Nonlinear Frequency Responses 120
16.1 Arclength Continuation: The Basic Idea 120
16.2 Numerical Example 122
16.3 Conclusion 125
References 125
17 Experimental Modal Analysis of Structures with High Nonlinear Damping by Using Response-Controlled Stepped-Sine Testing 126
17.1 Introduction 126
17.2 Nonlinear Experimental Modal Analysis with the RCT-HFS Framework 127
17.3 Experiment 128
17.4 Discussions and Conclusions 132
References 132
18 The TRChallenge: Experimental Quantification of Nonlinear Modal Parameters and Confrontation with the Predictions 134
18.1 Introduction 134
18.2 Experimental Setup and Test Strategies 135
18.3 Results 136
18.4 Conclusion 137
References 137
19 Using Abaqus with Python to Perform QSMA on the TMD Structure 138
19.1 Introduction 138
19.2 Theory 139
19.2.1 Using Python to Perform QSMA 140
19.2.1.1 Using Abaqus's Restarts 141
19.2.1.2 Rough Friction vs. Lagrange Friction 141
19.3 Case Study 1: Stacked Beam 142
19.3.1 Application of Quasi-static Modal Analysis 142
19.3.1.1 Post-Processing Results from the Static Analysis 143
19.3.2 Validation of Pseudo-inverse Approach 143
19.4 Case Study 2: 2D TMD Benchmark Structure-10pt 144
19.4.1 Results 145
19.5 Case Study 3: 3D TMD Benchmark Structure 146
19.6 Conclusions 147
Appendix 147
References 154
20 A Novel Approach for Local Structural Modification of Nonlinear Structures 156
20.1 Introduction 156
20.2 Theory 157
20.3 Case Studies 158
20.4 Conclusions 161
References 161
21 Model Validation of a Modular Foam Encapsulated Electronics Assembly with Controlled Preloads via Additively Manufactured Silicone Lattices 162
21.1 Introduction 162
21.2 Geometry 163
21.3 Materials 164
21.4 Homogenized Material Paramaterization for DIW Lattice Structures 165
21.5 Experimental Methods 165
21.6 Finite Element Analysis 166
21.7 Results 168
21.8 Conclusion 170
References 171
22 Characterizing the Dynamic Response of a Foam-Based Testbed with Material, Geometric, and Experimental Uncertainties 172
22.1 Introduction 172
22.2 Methods 173
22.3 Results and Analysis 176
22.4 Discussion 180
22.5 Conclusion 181
Appendix 182
References 184
23 Experimental Investigation on Frictional Interfaces of a Bolted Flange System 185
23.1 Introduction 185
23.2 Experimental Setups 186
23.3 Results and Discussion 187
23.4 Conclusion 187
References 188
24 Estimation of Wheel Center Forces of a Car, Without Neither Load Sensor Nor Strain Gauge Measurements When Crossing a Groove on the Road 189
24.1 Introduction 189
24.2 Background 190
24.2.1 Rotation Representation 190
24.2.2 Multi-body Equations 190
24.2.3 The Constraints Equations 191
24.3 Kalman Filtering of the Multi-body Model 191
24.3.1 The Augmented and Constrained Extended Kalman Filter (ACEKF) 191
24.3.2 Kalman Prediction 192
24.3.3 Kalman Correction 192
24.3.4 Kalman Modifications 193
24.4 Analysis 193
24.4.1 Model Studied 193
24.4.2 Experimentation of Alternative Kalman Filters 195
24.5 Conclusion 196
References 196
25 Nonlinear Dynamics, Continuation, and Stability Analysis of a Shaft-Bearing Assembly 197
25.1 Introduction 197
25.2 System Modeling and Numerical Methods 198
25.3 Frequency Response Analysis 198
25.4 Conclusions 199
References 199
26 Quantification of Amplitude- and Rotation Speed-Dependent Nonlinearity of Machine Tool Spindles 200
26.1 Introduction 200
26.2 Selected Results 200
26.3 Conclusions 202
References 202
27 Toward Active Control of Limit Cycle Oscillations in an Aeroelastic Wing Using a Variable Frequency Flow Disturbance Generator 203
27.1 Introduction 203
27.2 Methodology 204
27.3 Results and Analysis 206
27.4 Planned Future Work 207
27.5 Conclusions 210
References 211
28 Experimental Parameter Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems via Meta-heuristic Optimisation Methods 212
28.1 Introduction 212
28.2 Experimental Test Rig and Nonlinear Analysis 213
28.3 Model Updating of the Underlying Linear System 214
28.4 Nonlinear Model Updating 216
28.5 Conclusion 218
References 219
29 Investigation of the Nonlinear Dynamics of a Particle-Damped Slender Beam by Experimental Continuation 221
29.1 Introduction 221
29.2 Theoretical Background of Experimental Continuation 221
29.3 Experimental Setup 222
29.4 Results 222
References 223
30 Identification of Nonlinear Characteristics of an Additive Manufactured Vibration Absorber 224
30.1 Introduction 224
30.2 Experimental Test Rig 225
30.3 Linear System Characterisation 225
30.4 Nonlinear System Characterisation 226
30.5 Conclusion 229
References 230
31 Resonant Vibration Absorbers with Impacts 231
31.1 Introduction 231
31.2 Methodology 232
31.3 Results and Discussion 232
31.4 Conclusions 233
References 235
32 Modeling and Verifying the Dynamic Response of Layered Plate Damping Systems 236
32.1 Introduction 236
32.2 Background 237
32.3 Experimental Testing Methodology 238
32.3.1 Test Setup and Considerations 238
32.3.2 Test Procedure 239
32.4 Finite Element Procedure 242
32.4.1 Model Setup 242
32.4.2 Mesh Convergence and Material Property Estimation 242
32.4.3 Simulation Steps 243
32.5 Results 245
32.5.1 Numerical and Experimental Comparison 245
32.5.2 Experimental Analysis 246
32.6 Conclusions 247
References 251
33 State-Space Modeling of Nonlinear Electrostatic Transducers and Experimental Characterization Using LDV 252
33.1 Introduction 252
33.2 Analysis 253
33.3 Conclusions and Future Work 257
References 257

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