Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 3

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Application of the Restoring Force Surface Method to a Real-life Spacecraft Structure

   • J. P. Noel, G. Kerschen, A. Newerla

   Pages 1-19

3. Nonlinear Dynamic Model and Simulation of Morphing Wing Profile Actuated by Shape Memory Alloys

   • Cassio T. Faria, Carlos De Marqui Jr., Daniel J. Inman, Vicente Lopes Jr.

   Pages 21-28

4. Environmental Testing and Data Analysis for Non-linear Spacecraft Structures: Impact on Virtual Shaker Testing

   • Simone Manzato, Bart Peeters, Raphaël Van der Vorst, Jan Debille

   Pages 29-38

5. Using Impact Modulation to Detect Loose Bolts in a Satellite

   • Janette Jaques, Douglas E. Adams

   Pages 39-43

6. Nonlinear Modal Analysis of the Smallsat Spacecraft

   • L. Renson, G. Kerschen, A. Newerla

   Pages 45-60

7. Filter Response to High Frequency Shock Events

   • Jason R. Foley, Jacob C. Dodson, Alain L. Beliveau

   Pages 61-69

8. Simplified Nonlinear Modeling Approach for a Bolted Interface Test Fixture

   • Charles Butner, Douglas Adams, Jason R. Foley

   Pages 71-82

9. Transmission of Guided Waves Across Prestressed Interfaces

   • Jacob C. Dodson, Janet Wolfson, Jason R. Foley, Daniel J. Inman

   Pages 83-94

10. Equivalent Reduced Model Technique Development for Nonlinear System Dynamic Response

    • Louis Thibault, Peter Avitabile, Jason R. Foley, Janet Wolfson

    Pages 95-127

11. Efficient Computational Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Using Modal Modification Response Technique

    • Tim Marinone, Peter Avitabile, Jason R. Foley, Janet Wolfson

    Pages 129-155

12. Spectral Domain Force Identification of Impulsive Loading in Beam Structures

    • Pooya Ghaderi, Andrew J. Dick, Jason R. Foley, Gregory Falbo

    Pages 157-165

13. Free-Pendulum Vibration Absorber Experiment Using Digital Image Processing

    • Richard Landis, Atila Ertas, Emrah Gumus, Faruk Gungor

    Pages 167-180

14. Suppression of Regenerative Instabilities by Means of Targeted Energy Transfers

    • A. Nankali, Y. S. Lee, T. Kalmar-Nagy

    Pages 181-190

15. Force Displacement Curves of a Snapping Bistable Plate

    • Alexander D. Shaw, Alessandro Carrella

    Pages 191-197

16. Characterization of a Strongly Nonlinear Vibration Absorber for Aerospace Applications

    • Sean A. Hubbard, Timothy J. Copeland, D. Michael McFarland, Lawrence A. Bergman, Alexander F. Vakakis

    Pages 199-207

17. Identifying and Computing Nonlinear Normal Modes

    • A. Cammarano, A. Carrella, L. Renson, G. Kerschen

    Pages 209-216

18. Nonlinear Identification Using a Frequency Response Function With the Jump

    • A. Carrella

    Pages 217-223

19. Nonlinear Structural Modification and Nonlinear Coupling

    • Taner KalaycIoğlu, H. Nevzat Özgüven

    Pages 225-237

20. Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Two Bodies Across an Intermittent Contact

    • Christopher Watson, Douglas Adams

    Pages 239-244

Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 3, Proceedings of the 30^th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2012, the third volume of six from the Conference, brings together 26 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:

Application of Nonlinearities:  Aerospace Structures
Nonlinear Dynamics Effects Under Shock Loading
Application of Nonlinearities:  Vibration Reduction
Nonlinear Dynamics:  Testing
Nonlinear Dynamics:  Simulation
Nonlinear Dynamics:  Identification
Nonlinear Dynamics:  Localization

• IMAC 2010
• Nonlinear Experimentation
• Nonlinear Modeling
• Society of Experimental Mechanics

• Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

  D. Adams

• University of Liege, Liege, Belgium

  G. Kerschen

• LMS International, Leuven, Belgium

  A. Carrella

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