Nonplanar Dynamics of Fixed-Free Beams With Low Torsional Stiffness

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eulher Chaves Carvalho ◽  
Paulo Batista Gonçalves ◽  
Zenon J. G. N. del Prado
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Dynamics ◽  
Internal Resonance ◽  
Nonlinear Oscillations ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Complex Dynamic ◽  
Runge Kutta Method ◽  
The Galerkin Method

The three-dimensional motions of a clamped-free, inextensible beam subject to lateral harmonic excitation are investigated in this paper. Special attention is given to the nonlinear oscillations of beams with low torsional stiffness and its influence on the bifurcations and instabilities of the structure, a problem not tackled in the previous literature on this subject. For this, the nonlinear integro-differential equations describing the flexural-flexural-torsional couplings of the beam are used, together with the Galerkin method, to obtain a set of discretized equations of motion, which are in turn solved by numerical integration using the Runge-Kutta method. Both inertial and geometric nonlinearities are considered in the present analysis. By varying the beam stiffness parameters, and using several tools of nonlinear dynamics, a complex dynamic behavior of the beam is observed near the region where a 1:1:1 internal resonance occurs. In this region several bifurcations leading to multiple coexisting solutions, including planar and nonplanar motions are obtained. Finally, the paper shows how the tools of nonlinear dynamics can help in the understanding of the global integrity of the model, thus leading to a safe design.

scholarly journals Comparison of Galerkin, POD and Nonlinear-Normal-Modes Models for Nonlinear Vibrations of Circular Cylindrical Shells

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Amabili ◽  
C. Touze´ ◽  
O. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Circular Cylindrical Shell ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Normal Modes ◽  
Nonlinear Normal Modes ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Nonlinear Responses ◽  
Nonlinear Normal ◽  
The Galerkin Method ◽  
Proper Orthogonal

The aim of the present paper is to compare two different methods available to reduce the complicated dynamics exhibited by large amplitude, geometrically nonlinear vibrations of a thin shell. The two methods are: the proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) and an asymptotic approximation of the Nonlinear Normal Modes (NNMs) of the system. The structure used to perform comparisons is a water-filled, simply supported circular cylindrical shell subjected to harmonic excitation in the spectral neighbourhood of the fundamental natural frequency. A reference solution is obtained by discretizing the Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) of motion with a Galerkin expansion containing 16 eigenmodes. The POD model is built by using responses computed with the Galerkin model; the NNM model is built by using the discretized equations of motion obtained with the Galerkin method, and taking into account also the transformation of damping terms. Both the POD and NNMs allow to reduce significantly the dimension of the original Galerkin model. The computed nonlinear responses are compared in order to verify the accuracy and the limits of these two methods. For vibration amplitudes equal to 1.5 times the shell thickness, the two methods give very close results to the original Galerkin model. By increasing the excitation and vibration amplitude, significant differences are observed and discussed.

Nonlinear Oscillations of Hyperelastic Annular Membranes With Varying Density

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata M. Soares ◽  
Paulo B. Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Hypergeometric Functions ◽  
Nonlinear Oscillations ◽  
Outer Boundary ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
The Galerkin Method ◽  
Stretching Ratio ◽  
Annular Membrane ◽  
Membrane Density

This research presents the mathematical modeling for the nonlinear oscillations analysis of a pre-stretched hyperelastic annular membrane with varying density under finite deformations. The membrane material is assumed to be homogeneous, isotropic, and neo-Hookean and the variation of the membrane density in the radial direction is investigated. The membrane is first subjected to a uniform radial traction along its outer circumference and the stretched membrane is fixed along the outer boundary. Then the equations of motion of the pre-stretched membrane are derived. From the linearized equations of motion, the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the membrane are obtained analytically. The vibration modes are described by hypergeometric functions, which are used to approximate the nonlinear deformation field using the Galerkin method. The results are compared with the results evaluated for the same membrane using a nonlinear finite element formulation. The results show the influence of the stretching ratio and varying density on the linear and nonlinear oscillations of the membrane.

Nonlinear Vibrations of Rectangular Mooney-Rivlin Membrane Resting on a Nonlinear Elastic Foundation

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata M. Soares ◽  
Paulo B. Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Foundation ◽  
Nonlinear Oscillations ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Incompressible Material ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Nonlinear Elastic Foundation ◽  
The Galerkin Method ◽  
Nonlinear Elastic ◽  
Foundation Parameters

The aim of the present work is to investigate the nonlinear vibration response of a pre-stretched rectangular hyperelastic membrane resting on a nonlinear elastic foundation. The membrane is composed of an isotropic, homogeneous and hyperelastic material, which is modeled as a Mooney-Rivlin incompressible material. The elastic foundation is described by a Winkler type nonlinear model with cubic nonlinearity. First the exact solution of the membrane under a biaxial stretch is obtained. Then the equations of motion of the pre-stretched membrane resting on the nonlinear foundation are derived. From the linearized equations, the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the membrane are obtained analytically. Then the natural modes are used to approximate the nonlinear deformation field using the Galerkin method. The results compare well with the results evaluated for the same membrane using a nonlinear finite element formulation. The results show the strong influence of the initial stretching ratio and foundation parameters on the linear and nonlinear oscillations and stability of the membrane.

scholarly journals Nonlinear interactions in deformable container cranes

2015 ◽  
Vol 230 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Arena ◽  
Walter Lacarbonara ◽  
Matthew P Cartmell
Keyword(s):  
Rigid Body ◽  
Internal Resonance ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Lagrange Equations ◽  
Internal Resonances ◽  
Container Cranes ◽  
Bending Mode

Nonlinear dynamic interactions in harbour quayside cranes due to a two-to-one internal resonance between the lowest bending mode of the deformable boom and the in-plane pendular mode of the container are investigated. To this end, a three-dimensional model of container cranes accounting for the elastic interaction between the crane boom and the container dynamics is proposed. The container is modelled as a three-dimensional rigid body elastically suspended through hoisting cables from the trolley moving along the crane boom modelled as an Euler-Bernoulli beam. The reduced governing equations of motion are obtained through the Euler-Lagrange equations employing the boom kinetic and stored energies, derived via a Galerkin discretisation based on the mode shapes of the two-span crane boom used as trial functions, and the kinetic and stored energies of the rigid body container and the elastic hoisting cables. First, conditions for the onset of internal resonances between the boom and the container are found. A higher order perturbation treatment of the Taylor expanded equations of motion in the neighbourhood of a two-to-one internal resonance between the lowest boom bending mode and the lowest pendular mode of the container is carried out. Continuation of the fixed points of the modulation equations together with stability analysis yields a rich bifurcation behaviour, which features Hopf bifurcations. It is shown that consideration of higher order terms (cubic nonlinearities) beyond the quadratic geometric and inertia nonlinearities breaks the symmetry of the bifurcation equations, shifts the bifurcation points and the stability ranges, and leads to bifurcations not predicted by the low order analysis.

Forced Wave Propagation in Elastic Cables With Small Curvature

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Behbahani-Nejad ◽  
N. C. Perkins
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Response ◽  
Asymptotic Form ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Transverse Waves ◽  
Propagating Waves ◽  
Distinct Frequency ◽  
Elastic Cables

Abstract This study presents an investigation of the coupled longitudinal-transverse waves that propagate along an elastic cable. The coupling considered derives from the equilibrium curvature (sag) of the cable. A mathematical model is presented that describes the three-dimensional nonlinear response of a long elastic cable. An asymptotic form of this model is derived for the linear response of cables having small equilibrium curvature. Linear in-plane response is described by coupled longitudinal-transverse partial differential equations of motion, which are comprehensively evaluated herein. The spectral relation governing propagating waves is derived using transform methods. In the spectral relation, three qualitatively distinct frequency regimes exist that are separated by two cut-off frequencies. This relation is employed in deriving a Green’s function which is then used to construct solutions for in-plane response under arbitrarily distributed harmonic excitation. Analysis of forced response reveals the existence of two types of periodic waves which propagate through the cable, one characterizing extension-compressive deformations (rod-type) and the other characterizing transverse deformations (string-type). These waves may propagate or attenuate depending on wave frequency. The propagation and attenuation of both wave types are highlighted through solutions for an infinite cable subjected to a concentrated harmonic excitation source.

scholarly journals Nonlinear Dynamics of Imperfect FGM Conical Panel

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Niu ◽  
Yuxin Hao ◽  
Minghui Yao ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Shaowu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Dynamics ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Phase Portraits ◽  
Power Law Distribution ◽  
Geometric Imperfection

Structures composed of functionally graded materials (FGM) can satisfy many rigorous requisitions in engineering application. In this paper, the nonlinear dynamics of a simply supported FGM conical panel with different forms of initial imperfections are investigated. The conical panel is subjected to the simple harmonic excitation along the radial direction and the parametric excitation in the meridian direction. The small initial geometric imperfection of the conical panel is expressed by the form of the Cosine functions. According to a power-law distribution, the effective material properties are assumed to be graded along the thickness direction. Based on the first-order shear deformation theory and von Karman type nonlinear geometric relationship, the nonlinear equations of motion are established by using the Hamilton principle. The nonlinear partial differential governing equations are truncated by Galerkin method to obtain the ordinary differential equations along the radial displacement. The effects of imperfection types, half-wave numbers of the imperfection, amplitudes of the imperfection, and damping on the dynamic behaviors are studied by numerical simulation. Maximum Lyapunov exponents, bifurcation diagrams, time histories, phase portraits, and Poincare maps are obtained to show the dynamic responses of the system.

Dynamic Instability of Cantilever Beams With Open Cross-Section

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Júlio C. Coaquira ◽  
Paulo B. Gonçalves ◽  
Eulher C. Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Dynamic Instability ◽  
Nonlinear Oscillations ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Phase Portraits ◽  
Large Displacements ◽  
Torsional Coupling ◽  
Thin Walled

Structural elements with thin-walled open cross-sections are common in metal and composite structures. These thin-walled beams have generally a good flexural strength with respect to the axis of greatest inertia, but a low flexural stiffness in relation to the second principal axis and a low torsional stiffness. These elements generally have an instability, which leads to a flexural-flexural-torsional coupling. The same applies to the vibration modes. Many of these structures work in a nonlinear regime, and a nonlinear formulation that takes into account large displacements and the flexural-flexural-torsional coupling is required. In this work a nonlinear beam theory that takes into account large displacements, warping and shortening effects, as well as flexural-flexural-torsional coupling is adopted. The governing nonlinear equations of motion are discretized in space using the Galerkin method and the discretized equations of motion are solved by the Runge-Kutta method. Special attention is given to the nonlinear oscillations of beams with low torsional stiffness and its influence on the bifurcations and instabilities of the structure, a problem not tackled in the previous literature on this subject. Time responses, phase portraits and bifurcation diagrams are used to unveil the complex dynamic.

Harmonically Forced Wave Propagation in Elastic Cables With Small Curvature

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 390-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Behbahani-Nejad ◽  
N. C. Perkins
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Response ◽  
Asymptotic Form ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Periodic Waves ◽  
Transverse Waves ◽  
Propagating Waves ◽  
Elastic Cables

This study presents an investigation of coupled longitudinal-transverse waves that propagate along an elastic cable. The coupling considered derives from the equilibrium curvature (sag) of the cable. A mathematical model is presented that describes the three-dimensional nonlinear response of an extended elastic cable. An asymptotic form of this model is derived for the linear response of cables having small equilibrium curvature. Linear, in-plane response is described by coupled longitudinal-transverse partial differential equations of motion, which are comprehensively evaluated herein. The spectral relation governing propagating waves is derived using transform methods. In the spectral relation, three qualitatively distinct regimes exist that are separated by two cut-off frequencies which are strongly influenced by cable curvature. This relation is employed in deriving a Green’s function which is then used to construct solutions for in-plane response under arbitrarily distributed harmonic excitation. Analysis of forced response reveals the existence of two types of periodic waves which propagate through the cable, one characterizing extension-compressive deformations (rod-type) and the other characterizing transverse deformations (string-type). These waves may propagate or attenuate depending on wave frequency. The propagation and attenuation of both wave types are highlighted through solutions for an infinite cable subjected to a concentrated harmonic excitation source.

scholarly journals Thermal Effects on Nonlinear Vibrations of an Axially Moving Beam with an Intermediate Spring-Mass Support

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 385-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siavash Kazemirad ◽  
Mergen H. Ghayesh ◽  
Marco Amabili
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Loading ◽  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Harmonic Excitation ◽  
Axially Moving Beam ◽  
Moving Beam ◽  
Axially Moving ◽  
The Galerkin Method ◽  
Continuation Technique

The thermo-mechanical nonlinear vibrations and stability of a hinged-hinged axially moving beam, additionally supported by a nonlinear spring-mass support are examined via two numerical techniques. The system is subjected to a transverse harmonic excitation force as well as a thermal loading. Hamilton's principle is employed to derive the equations of motion; it is discretized into a multi-degree-freedom system by means of the Galerkin method. The steady state resonant response of the system for both cases with and without an internal resonance between the first two modes is examined via the pseudo-arclength continuation technique. In the second method, direct time integration is employed to construct bifurcation diagrams of Poincaré maps of the system.

scholarly journals NONLINEAR DYNAMICS OF LONG-WAVE PERTURBATIONS OF THE INVISCID KOLMOGOROV FLOW

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-65
Author(s):  
M.V. Kalashnik ◽  
M.V. Kurgansky
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Dynamics ◽  
Nonlinear Oscillations ◽  
Initial Perturbation ◽  
Analytical Formula ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Elliptic Functions ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Kolmogorov Flow ◽  
Long Wave ◽  
The Galerkin Method

The nonlinear dynamics of long-wave perturbations of the inviscid Kolmogorov flow, which models periodically varying in the horizontal direction oceanic currents, is studied. To describe this dynamics, the Galerkin method with basis functions representing the first three terms in the expansion of spatially periodic perturbations in the trigonometric series is used. The orthogonality conditions for these functions formulate a nonlinear system of partial differential equations for the expansion coefficients (Kalashnik, Kurgansky, 2018). Based on the asymptotic solutions of this system, a linear, quasilinear and nonlinear stage of perturbation dynamics are identified. It is shown that the time-dependent growth of perturbations during the first two stages is succeeded by the stage of stable nonlinear oscillations. The corresponding oscillations are described by the oscillator equation containing a cubic nonlinearity, which is integrated in terms of elliptic functions. An analytical formula for the period of oscillations is obtained, which determines its dependence on the amplitude of the initial perturbation. Structural features of the field of the stream function of the perturbed flow are described, associated with the formation of closed vortex cells and meandering flow between them. The research was supported by the RAS Presidium Program «Nonlinear dynamics: fundamental problems and applications» and by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Projects 18-05-00414, 18-05-00831).

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