Uniform Convergence Series to Solve Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations: Application to Beam Dynamics

Abstract

Extended trigonometric series of uniform convergence are proposed as a method to solve the nonlinear dynamic problemsgoverned by partial differential equations. In particular, the method isapplied to the solution of a uniform beam supported at its ends withnonlinear rotational springs and subjected to dynamic loads. The beam isassumed to be both material and geometrically linear and the end springs are of the Duffing type. The action may be a continuous load q = q(x, t) within a certain range and/or concentrated dynamic moments at the boundaries. The adopted solution satisfies the differential equation, the initial conditions, andthe nonlinear boundary conditions. It has been previously demonstrated that, due to the uniform convergence of the series, the method yieldsarbitrary precision results. An illustration example shows theefficiency of the method.