Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 3

Application of the Restoring Force Surface Method to a Real-life Spacecraft Structure.- Nonlinear Dynamic Model and Simulation of Morphing Wing Profile Actuated by Shape Memory Alloys.- Environmental Testing and Data Analysis for Non-linear Spacecraft Structure- Impact on Virtual Shaker Testing.- Using Impact Modulation to Detect Loose Bolts in a Satellite.- Nonlinear Modal Analysis of the SmallSat Spacecraft.- Filter Response to High Frequency Shock Events.- Simplified Nonlinear Modeling Approach for a Bolted Interface Test Fixture.- Transmission of Guided Waves Across Prestressed Interfaces.- Equivalent Reduced Model Technique Development for Nonlinear System Dynamic Response.- Efficient Computational Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Using Modal Modification Response Technique.- Spectral Domain Force Identification of Impulsive Loading in Beam Structures.- Free-pendulum Vibration Absorber Experiment Using Digital Image Processing.- Suppression of Regenerative Instabilities by Means of Targeted Energy Transfers.- Force Displacement Curves of a Snapping Bistable Plate.- Characterization of a Strongly Nonlinear Vibration Absorber for Aerospace Applications.- Identifying and Computing Nonlinear Normal Modes.- Nonlinear Identification Using a Frequency Response Function With the Jump.- Nonlinear Structural Modification and Nonlinear Coupling.- Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Two Bodies Across an Intermittent Contact.- Application of Continuation Methods to Nonlinear Post-buckled Structures.- Comparing Measured and Computed Nonlinear Frequency Responses to Calibrate Nonlinear System Models.- Identifying the Modal Properties of Nonlinear Structures Using Measured Free Response Time Histories From a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer.- Nonlinear System Identification of the Dynamics of a Vibro-impact Beam Modeling of Subsurface Damage in Sandwich Composites Using Measured Localized Nonlinearities.- Parametric Identification of Nonlinearity from Incomplete FRF Data UsingDescribing Function Inversion.- Finding Local Non-linearities Using Error Localization From Model Updating Theory.