Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1 (eBook)

International Space Station 2A Array Modal Analysis.- Experimental Non-linear Modal Testing of an Aircraft Engine Casing Assembly.- Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a Track Bridge Structure Designed for a Floating Bridge.- Experiment-Based Assessment of NLBeam for Modeling Geometrically Nonlinear Dynamic Deformations.- Identification of Restoring Force Surfaces in Nonlinear MDOF Systems from FRF Data Using Nonlinearity Matrix.- Smooth projective noise reduction for nonlinear time series.- Nonlinear Finite Element Model Updating of a Large-Scale Infilled Frame Structures Based on Instantaneous Modal Parameters.- Frequency-domain Subspace Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems - Application to a Solar Array Structure.- Localization and Identification of Structural Nonlinearities Using Neural Networks.- Locally Non-Linear Model Calibration Using Multi Harmonic Responses - Applied on Ecole de Lyon Non Linear Benchmark Structure.- Fatigue Dynamics Under Statistically and Spectrally Similar Deterministic and Stochastic Excitations.- Forced Response of a Nonlinear Translating Brake Band in the Presence of Friction Guides.- Obtaining Linear FRFs for Model Updating in Structures with Multiple Nonlinearities Including Friction.- LDV Measurement of Local Nonlinear Contact Conditions of Flange Joint.- Experimental Study of Joint Linearity.- Nonlinear Modal Decomposition Using Normal Form Transformations.- Nonlinear Normal Modes of Nonconservative Systems.- Modelling & Validation of EPDM based Constrained Layer Damping.- Discrete empirical interpolation for nonlinear structural dynamics reduction.- Nonlinear Forced Dynamics of Planar Arches.- Investigation of Jointed Structures Using the Multiharmonic Balance Method.- Modal Derivatives for the Joined Wing Problem - A Close Look.- The Nonlinear Tuned Vibration Absorber.- Response of a Pendulum TMD With Large Displacements.- The Experimental Performance of a Nonlinear Dynamic Vibration Absorber.- The Effects of Clutch Damper in Idling Driveline Rattle.- Nonlinear Free Vibration of Curved Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using Differential Quadrature Method.- Reanalysis of Large Finite Element Models With Structural Nonlinearities.- Quantifying Penetration Depth of Damage in Concrete Structures Using Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy.- Investigating Cases of Jump Phenomenon in a Nonlinear Oscillatory System.- Modelling of Gear Meshing: a Numerical Approach for Dynamic Behavior Estimation of Thin Gears.- Influence of the Support Conditions in the Modal Parameters of a Cantilever Beam.- On the Parametric Excitation of the Shrink-fitted Joint.