Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2013 (Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series)

__Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 31^st^ IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013,__ the first volume of seven from the Conference, brings together 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: Nonlinear Oscillations Nonlinearities ... In Practice Nonlinear System Identification: Methods Nonlinear System Identification: Friction & Contact Nonlinear Modal Analysis Nonlinear Modeling & Simulation Nonlinear Vibration Absorbers Constructive Utilization of Nonlinearity Front Matter....Pages i-viii International Space Station 2A Array Modal Analysis....Pages 1-14 Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a Track Bridge Structure Designed for a Floating Bridge....Pages 15-36 Experiment-Based Assessment of NLBeam for Modeling Geometrically Nonlinear Dynamic Deformations....Pages 37-45 Smooth Projective Noise Reduction for Nonlinear Time Series....Pages 47-64 Frequency-Domain Subspace Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems: Application to a Solar Array Structure....Pages 65-76 Localization and Identification of Structural Nonlinearities Using Neural Networks....Pages 77-83 Locally Non-linear Model Calibration Using Multi Harmonic Responses: Applied on Ecole de Lyon Non-linear Benchmark Structure....Pages 85-90 Fatigue Dynamics Under Statistically and Spectrally Similar Deterministic and Stochastic Excitations....Pages 91-102 Forced Response of a Nonlinear Translating Brake Band in the Presence of Friction Guides....Pages 103-112 Obtaining Linear FRFs for Model Updating in Structures with Multiple Nonlinearities Including Friction....Pages 113-123 LDV Measurement of Local Nonlinear Contact Conditions of Flange Joint....Pages 125-133 Experimental Study of Joint Linearity....Pages 135-143 Nonlinear Modal Decomposition Using Normal Form Transformations....Pages 145-157 Nonlinear Normal Modes of Nonconservative Systems....Pages 159-168 Discrete Empirical Interpolation Method for Finite Element Structural Dynamics....Pages 169-178 Nonlinear Forced Dynamics of Planar Arches....Pages 179-187 Investigation of Jointed Structures Using the Multiharmonic Balance Method....Pages 189-202 The Nonlinear Tuned Vibration Absorber....Pages 203-212 Response of a Pendulum TMD with Large Displacements....Pages 213-221 The Experimental Performance of a Nonlinear Dynamic Vibration Absorber....Pages 223-228 The Effects of Clutch Damper in Idling Driveline Rattle....Pages 229-237 Nonlinear Free Vibration of Curved Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using Differential Quadrature Method....Pages 239-245 Reanalysis of Large Finite Element Models with Structural Nonlinearities....Pages 247-257 Quantifying Penetration Depth of Damage in Concrete Structures Using Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy....Pages 259-267 Investigating Cases of Jump Phenomenon in a Nonlinear Oscillatory System....Pages 269-279 Modelling of Gear Meshing: A Numerical Approach for Dynamic Behavior Estimation of Thin Gears....Pages 281-287 Influence of the Support Conditions in the Modal Parameters of a Cantilever Beam....Pages 289-298 ....Pages 299-318 From the Contents: 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. Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 31 st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013, the first volume of seven from the Conference, brings together 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: Nonlinear Oscillations Nonlinearities ... In Practice Nonlinear System Identification: Methods Nonlinear System Identification: Friction & Contact Nonlinear Modal Analysis Nonlinear Modeling & Simulation Nonlinear Vibration Absorbers Constructive Utilization of Nonlinearity Topics in Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume : Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013, the fifth volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering.