Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 2

Preface 6
Contents 8
1 Co-existing Responses in a Harmonically-Excited Nonlinear Structural System 10
1.1 Introduction 10
1.2 The Experimental System 11
1.3 Techniques of Investigation 12
1.3.1 Time Lag Embedding 12
1.3.2 Poincaré Section 13
1.3.3 Stochastic Interrogation 13
1.4 Results 14
1.4.1 A First Look 14
1.4.2 Basins of Attraction 15
1.5 Conclusions 17
References 18
2 Complex Behavior of a Buckled Beam Under Combined Harmonic and Random Loading 19
2.1 Introduction 19
2.2 The Double-Well Duffing Equation 20
2.3 The Post-Buckled Beam 23
2.3.1 Results 24
2.4 Conclusions 25
References 26
3 The Harmonic Balance Method for Advanced Analysis and Design of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems 27
3.1 Introduction 27
3.2 Harmonic Balance Method 28
3.2.1 Analytical Expression of the Nonlinear Terms and of the Jacobian Matrix of the System 29
3.2.2 Continuation Procedure 31
3.2.3 Stability Analysis 31
3.2.4 Detection and Tracking of Bifurcations 32
3.3 Validation of the Method on the Study of an Industrial, Complex Model with Strong Nonlinearities: The Smallsat 33
3.3.1 Case Study 33
3.3.2 Study of the Normal Modes 34
3.3.3 Study of the Forced Response 36
3.4 Bifurcation Tracking Coupled to the Harmonic Balance Method 37
3.4.1 Case Study 37
3.4.2 Tracking of LP and NS Bifurcations 38
3.5 Conclusions 41
References 41
4 Frequency Response Calculations of a Nonlinear Structure a Comparison of Numerical Methods 43
4.1 Introduction 43
4.2 Numerical Methods 44
4.2.1 The Fourth-Order Runge–Kutta Method 44
4.2.2 The Newmark Method for Nonlinear Problems 45
4.2.3 Pseudo Force in State Space 45
4.2.4 Multi-Harmonic Balance Method 46
4.3 Comparison of Numerical Results 48
4.3.1 Cantilever Beam with Cubic Spring at the End 48
4.4 Conclusion 50
References 52
5 A Framework for the Computational Dynamic Analysis of Coupled Structures Using Nonlinear Modes 53
5.1 Introduction 53
5.2 Equation of Motion and Dynamic Regime of Interest 54
5.3 Nonlinear Modal Analysis 54
5.4 Reduced Order Modeling Based on Nonlinear Modes 55
5.5 Selected Numerical Examples 56
5.5.1 Two-Degree-of-Freedom Oscillator with Friction Contact 56
5.5.2 Turbine Bladed Disk with Shroud Contact 58
5.6 Conclusions 60
References 60
6 Subspace and Nonlinear-Normal-Modes-Based Identification of a Beam with Softening-Hardening Behaviour 62
6.1 Introduction 62
6.2 Subspace Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems in the Frequency Domain 63
6.2.1 Nonlinear Model Equations in the Physical Space 64
6.2.2 Feedback Interpretation of Nonlinear Structural Dynamics and State-Space Model 64
6.2.3 Formulation of an Output-State-Input System Equation 65
6.2.4 Determination of the System Order and of the Extended Observability Matrix 66
6.2.5 Estimation of the System Matrices 67
6.2.6 Conversion from Discrete-Time State Space to Continuous-Time Physical Space 67
6.3 Nonlinear Normal Modes 68
6.3.1 Framework and Definitions 68
6.3.2 Frequency-Energy Dependence 68
6.3.3 Numerical Computation 69
6.3.4 Experimental Evaluation 69
6.4 Experimental Tests Description 69
6.5 Frequency Nonlinear Subsystem Identification of the Beam 71
6.6 NNM-Based Identification of the Beam 73
6.7 Concluding Remarks 74
References 75
7 Model Updating of Nonlinear Structures 76
7.1 Introduction 76
7.2 Theory 77
7.3 Application of the Proposed Model Updating Approach to Simulated Test System 80
7.4 Discussion and Conclusions 87
References 87
8 Detection of Nonlinear Behaviour of Composite Components Before and After Endurance Trials 89
8.1 Introduction 89
8.2 Endurance Trials 90
8.2.1 Modal Testing of Pristine Components 91
8.2.2 Endurance Results 91
8.3 Quantification of Non-linear Behavior of Composites 92
8.3.1 Testing and Data Analysis Using Reverse Path Method 93
8.3.2 Test Results 93
8.3.3 Testing and Data Analysis Using Linearization Methods 95
8.3.4 Test Results 97
8.4 Discussion 98
8.5 Conclusions 100
References 101
9 Model Calibration of a Locally Non-linear Structure Utilizing Multi Harmonic Response Data 102
9.1 Introduction 102
9.2 Experimental Set-up 103
9.3 Computational Model 104
9.3.1 Modeling and Calibration of Supporting Frame 104
9.4 Nonlinear Calibration of Test Object 106
9.4.1 Nonlinear Model 106
9.4.2 Identifiability and Re-parameterization 107
9.4.3 Nonlinear Calibration Results 107
9.4.3.1 Nonlinear Calibration Result for the Case 1 109
9.4.3.2 Nonlinear Calibration Result for Case 2 110
9.5 Conclusion 112
References 114
10 Nonlinear Time Series Analysis Using Bayesian Mixture of Experts 115
10.1 Introduction 115
10.2 Variational Bayes Expectation Maximisation 116
10.2.1 The VBE and VBM Steps 116
10.3 Mixture of ARX Experts Model 117
10.3.1 Priors 118
10.3.2 Variational Inference 118
10.3.3 Variational Lower Bound 120
10.3.4 Predictive Distribution 120
10.4 Results 121
10.4.1 Case 1: Known nu and ny 121
10.4.2 Case 2: Unknown nu and ny 124
10.5 Conclusions 124
References 125
11 Identifying Robust Subspaces for Dynamically Consistent Reduced-Order Models 126
11.1 Introduction 126
11.2 Background 126
11.3 Model Reduction Framework and Theory 127
11.3.1 Model Reduction Subspace Selection Criteria 127
11.3.2 Smooth Subspace 128
11.3.3 Smooth Orthogonal Decomposition 129
11.3.4 Proper Orthogonal Decomposition 129
11.3.5 Lower-Dimensional Model 129
11.4 Forced Cantilever Beam in a Double-Well Potential Field 130
11.5 Discussion 130
References 132
12 Identification of Sub- and Higher Harmonic Vibrations in Vibro-Impact Systems 134
12.1 Introduction 134
12.2 Vibro-Impact System Representation 135
12.3 Harmonic Balance Method for Sub- and Higher Harmonic Response 135
12.3.1 Solution Method 137
12.4 Chaotic Motion 138
12.5 Results 139
12.6 Conclusion and Future Work 141
References 143
13 An Efficient Simulation Method for Structures with Local Nonlinearity 144
13.1 Introduction 144
13.2 Theory 145
13.3 Case Studies 146
13.3.1 A 3DOF System 147
13.3.1.1 Nonlinearity Between Two Masses 147
13.3.1.2 Nonlinearity Affecting Only One Mass 148
13.3.2 A clamped Beam with Gap Nonlinearity 148
13.4 Discussion on Numerical Results 150
13.5 Conclusions 152
References 152
14 Parametric Nonlinearity Identification of a Gearbox from Measured Frequency Response Data 153
14.1 Introduction 153
14.2 Theory 154
14.3 Experimental Study 155
14.3.1 Static Experiment 155
14.3.2 Dynamic Experiment 156
14.4 Conclusion 157
References 158
15 Nonlinear Gear Transmission System Numerical Dynamic Analysis and Experimental Validation 160
15.1 Introduction 160
15.2 Class of Mechanical Systems Examined: Equations of Motion 161
15.3 Review of Bayesian Formulation for Parameter Estimation and Model Class Selection 163
15.4 Application to Experimental Gearbox Simulator 164
15.5 Results 166
15.6 Conclusions 167
References 168
16 A Stochastic Framework for Subspace Identification of a Strongly Nonlinear Aerospace Structure 169
16.1 Introduction 169
16.2 Nonlinear Model Equations and Problem Statement 170
16.3 Generating Initial Parameter Estimates Using a Nonlinear Subspace Identification Method in the Frequency Domain 170
16.3.1 Feedback Interpretation of Nonlinear Structural Dynamics and State-Space Model 170
16.3.2 Conversion from Discrete-Time State Space to Continuous-Time Physical Space 172
16.4 Optimising Initial Parameter Estimates in the Maximum Likelihood Framework 172
16.5 Demonstration on a Single-Degree-of-Freedom Duffing Oscillator 173
16.6 Application to a Full-Scale Strongly Nonlinear Satellite Structure 175
16.6.1 Description and Modelling of the SmallSat Spacecraft 175
16.6.2 Activation of a Single Nonlinearity of the WEMS Device 178
16.7 Conclusions 180
References 182
17 Composite Non-Linearity in High Cycle Fatigue Experimentation 183
17.1 Introduction 183
17.2 Methodology 184
17.3 Results 185
17.4 Conclusions 188
References 188
18 A Procedure to Identify the Handling Characteristics of Agricultural Tyre Through Full-Scale Experimental Tests 190
18.1 Introduction 191
18.2 Experimental Tests 191
18.3 Tyre Model 192
18.4 Vehicle Model 193
18.5 Identification Procedure 195
18.6 Results 197
18.7 Concluding Remarks 198
References 199
19 Nonparametric Analysis and Nonlinear State-Space Identification: A Benchmark Example 201
19.1 Introduction 201
19.1.1 Paper Outline 202
19.2 Nonparametric Identification 202
19.2.1 Periods: Noise Level Estimation and Other Benefits 202
19.2.2 Multisines and Their Advantages 202
19.2.3 The Fast Way: Measuring Several Periods of One Multisine Schoukens2005,schoukens2012exercices 203
19.2.4 The Robust Way: Measuring Several Realisations and Periods Schoukens2005,schoukens2012exercices 203
19.2.5 The Fast and Robust Methods Combined 204
19.3 Parametric Identification 204
19.3.1 Parametric BLA 204
19.3.2 Nonlinear State-Space Models 205
19.3.2.1 Advantages and Drawbacks 205
19.3.2.2 The General PNLSS Model 205
19.3.2.3 The Rank-Limited PNLSS Model 205
19.3.2.4 The Nonlinear LFR Model 206
19.4 Benchmark Application 206
19.4.1 Data Generation 206
19.4.2 Nonparametric Identification 207
19.4.2.1 Discussion 207
19.4.3 Parametric Identification 208
19.4.3.1 Numerical Estimation Results 208
19.4.3.2 Estimation Results: Discussion 209
19.4.3.3 Validation 209
19.4.3.4 Possible Pitfalls/ Possible Improvements 210
19.5 Conclusions 211
References 212
20 Nonlinear Black-Box Identification of a Mechanical Benchmark System 213
20.1 Introduction 213
20.2 The Considered Nonlinear Model 214
20.2.1 Description 214
20.2.2 Identification 215
20.3 The Simulations: Data and Results 215
20.3.1 Properties 215
20.3.2 Estimation and Validation Results 216
20.4 Conclusions 217
References 220
21 Suppression of Multiple Order Friction Torque Fluctuations with Modulated Actuation Pressure 221
21.1 Introduction 221
21.2 Problem Formulation 222
21.3 Pressure Modulation Experiment and Experimental Observations 222
21.4 Nonlinear Mathematical Model of the Pressure Modulation Experiment 225
21.5 Conclusion 227
References 228
22 Two-Dimensional Nonlinear Dynamics of Axially Accelerating Beam Based on DQM 229
22.1 Introduction 229
22.2 Governing Equation 230
22.3 Differential Quadrature Analogs 231
22.4 Numerical Results 233
22.5 Conclusion 235
References 237
23 Nonlinear Structural Coupling: Experimental Application 238
23.1 Introduction 238
23.2 Theory 239
23.3 Experimental Study and Verification 240
23.3.1 Experimental Setup 240
23.3.2 Computation of Nonlinear FRFs for the Test Structure 241
23.3.3 Comparison of Calculated and Measured Nonlinear FRFs 243
23.4 Discussion and Conclusions 243
References 244
24 State Estimation in Nonlinear Structural Systems 246
24.1 Introduction 246
24.2 Theoretical Background 247
24.3 Damage Quantification Model 248
24.4 Numerical Simulations 248
24.4.1 System and Model Description 248
24.4.2 Implementation of Nonlinear Filters 250
24.4.3 CASE 1: Simulation with No Model Class Error 250
24.4.4 CASE 2: Simulation with Model Class Error 251
24.4.5 CASE 3: Simulation with Model Class Error and Suboptimal Model 252
24.5 Conclusion 252
References 253
25 An Efficient Exponential Integrator for Large Nonlinear Stiff Systems Part 1: Theoretical Investigation 255
25.1 Introduction 255
25.2 Theoretical Background 256
25.3 Proposed Integration Scheme 258
25.3.1 Discretization and Numerical Integration 258
25.3.2 Jacobian Approximation for Large-Scale Systems 259
25.3.2.1 Reduction Based on a Specific Frequency Bandwidth and Modal Correlation Matrix 260
25.3.2.2 Reduction Based on the Modal Contribution to the I/O Relation 260
25.4 Conclusion 262
References 263
26 An Efficient Exponential Integrator for Large Nonlinear Stiff Systems Part 2: Symplecticity and Global Error Analysis 265
26.1 Introduction 265
26.2 Structure-Preserving Integration and Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems 266
26.2.1 Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems 266
26.2.2 Symplectic Structure Preservation 267
26.2.3 Energy and Momentum Conservation 268
26.2.4 Splitting Integration Schemes 268
26.2.4.1 Leapfrog Method 269
26.2.4.2 Modified Leapfrog for Viscously Damped Systems 269
26.3 Symplecticity and Global Error Analysis of the Presented Exponential Integrator 270
26.3.1 A Conservative Example: Planar Pendulum 270
26.3.2 A Dissipative Example: Planar Pendulum 272
26.4 Efficiency Analysis of the Presented Exponential Integrator: A Large-Scale Problem 272
26.4.1 Implementation Issues 274
26.4.2 Computational Efficiency Analysis 275
26.5 Conclusion 275
References 276
27 Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Parallel Kinematic Manipulator 277
27.1 Introduction 277
27.2 Robot Description 278
27.2.1 Kinematics Analysis 278
27.3 Compliance Maps 279
27.4 Trajectory Generation Technique 281
27.4.1 Circular Paths 282
27.4.2 Trajectories Whose Circular Path Coincides with the Arrival Circumference 282
27.4.3 Trajectories Whose Circular Path Doesn't Coincide with the Arrival Circumference 283
27.4.4 Rectilinear Paths 284
27.4.5 Performance Evaluation 285
27.5 Numerical Analysis and Results 285
27.6 The Non-Ideal Robot Model 286
27.6.1 Effects of Different Positioning Path and Changing Mass ME on System Behaviour 289
27.7 Conclusions 290
References 290
28 Analysis of Nonlinear System Response to an Impulse Excitation 292
28.1 Introduction 292
28.2 Impulse Response of a Linear System 293
28.3 Volterra Series Representation of a Nonlinear System 294
28.4 Impulse Response of a Nonlinear System 295
28.5 Comparison Between Simulation and Volterra Series Expressions 299
28.6 Discussion and Conclusions 302
References 302
29 Experimental Evaluation of Veering Crossing and Lock-In Occurring in Parameter Varying Systems 304
29.1 Introduction 304
29.2 Analytical Developments 305
29.2.1 Veering 305
29.2.2 Lock-In 307
29.2.3 Crossing 308
29.3 Experimental Evaluation of Veering and Crossing 309
29.3.1 Experimental Set-Up and Methodology 309
29.3.2 Veering in Low-Damped Coupled Systems 310
29.3.3 Crossing in Asymmetrically-Damped Coupled Systems 311
29.4 Mode Lock-In in the Beam on Disc Set-Up 311
29.5 Conclusions 313
References 314

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