Abstract synthesis representation of nonlinear behaviour in coupled resonators

2021 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. A97-A97
Author(s):  
Tamara Smyth
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Coupled Resonators

Adaptive Control Scheme for Coupled Tank Process

2018 ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Vinodhini M.
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Direct Model ◽  
Multivariable Process ◽  
Model Reference Adaptive ◽  
Siso System ◽  
Adaptive Control Scheme

The objective of this paper is to develop a Direct Model Reference Adaptive Control (DMRAC) algorithm for a MIMO process by extending the MIT rule adopted for a SISO system. The controller thus developed is implemented on Laboratory interacting coupled tank process through simulation. This can be regarded as the relevant process control in petrol and chemical industries. These industries involve controlling the liquid level and the flow rate in the presence of nonlinearity and disturbance which justifies the use of adaptive techniques such as DMRAC control scheme. For this purpose, mathematical models are obtained for each of the input-output combinations using white box approach and the respective controllers are developed. A detailed analysis on the performance of the chosen process with these controllers is carried out. Simulation studies reveal the effectiveness of proposed controller for multivariable process that exhibits nonlinear behaviour.

Fuzzy Sets Theory in Comparison with Stochastic Methods to Analyse Nonlinear Behaviour of a Steel Member under Compression

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Kala
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Sets ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Stochastic Methods ◽  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Input Parameters ◽  
Stochastic Solution ◽  
Fuzzy Solution ◽  
Sets Theory

The load-carrying capacity of the member with imperfections under axial compression is analysed in the present paper. The study is divided into two parts: (i) in the first one, the input parameters are considered to be random numbers (with distribution of probability functions obtained from experimental results and/or tolerance standard), while (ii) in the other one, the input parameters are considered to be fuzzy numbers (with membership functions). The load-carrying capacity was calculated by geometrical nonlinear solution of a beam by means of the finite element method. In the case (ii), the membership function was determined by applying the fuzzy sets, whereas in the case (i), the distribution probability function of load-carrying capacity was determined. For (i) stochastic solution, the numerical simulation Monte Carlo method was applied, whereas for (ii) fuzzy solution, the method of the so-called α cuts was applied. The design load-carrying capacity was determined according to the EC3 and EN1990 standards. The results of the fuzzy, stochastic and deterministic analyses are compared in the concluding part of the paper.

SEISMIC CAPACITY OF MEDIUM SIZE CONTINUOUS BRIDGES WITH LEAD-RUBBER BEARINGS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Special Issue on First SACEE'19) ◽  
pp. 199-206
Author(s):  
Bertha Olmos ◽  
José Jara ◽  
José Luis Fabián
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Elastic Behaviour ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Seismic Capacity ◽  
Damage Scenarios ◽  
Isolation Systems ◽  
Rubber Bearings

This paper investigates the effects of the nonlinear behaviour of isolation pads on the seismic capacity of bridges to identify the parameters of base isolation systems that can be used to improve seismic performance of bridges. A parametric study was conducted by designing a set of bridges for three different soil types and varying the number of spans, span lengths, and pier heights. The seismic responses (acceleration, displacement and pier seismic forces) were evaluated for two structural models. The first model corresponded to the bridges supported on elastomeric bearings with linear elastic behaviour and the second model simulated a base isolated bridge that accounts for the nonlinear behaviour of the system. The seismic demand was represented with a group of twelve real accelerograms recorded on the subduction zone on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The nonlinear responses under different damage scenarios for the bridges included in the presented study were estimated. These results allow determining the seismic capacity of the bridges with and without base isolation. Results show clearly the importance of considering the nonlinear behaviour on the seismic performance of bridges and the influence of base isolation on the seismic vulnerability of medium size bridges.

scholarly journals A Low-g MEMS Accelerometer with High Sensitivity, Low Nonlinearity and Large Dynamic Range Based on Mode-Localization of 3-DoF Weakly Coupled Resonators

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 310
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mubasher Saleem ◽  
Shayaan Saghir ◽  
Syed Ali Raza Bukhari ◽  
Amir Hamza ◽  
Rana Iqtidar Shakoor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microelectromechanical Systems ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Proof Mass ◽  
Amplitude Ratio ◽  
Silicon On Insulator ◽  
Coupled Resonators ◽  
Mode Localization ◽  
Mems Accelerometer ◽  
Weakly Coupled ◽  
Input Acceleration

This paper presents a new design of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based low-g accelerometer utilizing mode-localization effect in the three degree-of-freedom (3-DoF) weakly coupled MEMS resonators. Two sets of the 3-DoF mechanically coupled resonators are used on either side of the single proof mass and difference in the amplitude ratio of two resonator sets is considered as an output metric for the input acceleration measurement. The proof mass is electrostatically coupled to the perturbation resonators and for the sensitivity and input dynamic range tuning of MEMS accelerometer, electrostatic electrodes are used with each resonator in two sets of 3-DoF coupled resonators. The MEMS accelerometer is designed considering the foundry process constraints of silicon-on-insulator multi-user MEMS processes (SOIMUMPs). The performance of the MEMS accelerometer is analyzed through finite-element-method (FEM) based simulations. The sensitivity of the MEMS accelerometer in terms of amplitude ratio difference is obtained as 10.61/g for an input acceleration range of ±2 g with thermomechanical noise based resolution of 0.22 and nonlinearity less than 0.5%.

An elastic phenomenological material law of technical textile with a nonlinear shear behaviour

2021 ◽  
pp. 073168442110058
Author(s):  
Dániel T Karádi ◽  
András A Sipos ◽  
Marianna Halász ◽  
Viktor Hliva ◽  
Dezső Hegyi
Keyword(s):  
Service Level ◽  
Shear Behaviour ◽  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Exponential Functions ◽  
Normal Stiffness ◽  
Material Parameters ◽  
Fitting Method ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
Nonlinear Shear ◽  
Magnitude Difference

In technical textile engineering, macro-level phenomenological modelling effectively describes the material’s highly nonlinear behaviour. However, existing material laws concentrate on the normal stiffness in the orthotropic yarns and simplify the shear effect because of the two orders of magnitude difference between shear and normal stiffness. This article introduces an improved phenomenological model that includes nonlinear shear behaviour, and it determines the material parameters with a previously applied data fitting method for exponential functions. The nonlinear shear behaviour is valid for the elastic state, that is, at the service level of the loads. Time-dependent, cyclic loading or plastic behaviour is not considered.

Nonlinear Sloshing in Fixed and Vertically Excited Containers

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jannette B. Frandsen ◽  
Alistair G. L. Borthwick
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Free Surface ◽  
Small Perturbation ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Vertical Direction ◽  
Nonlinear Effects ◽  
Breaking Waves ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Nonlinear Behaviour ◽  
Computational Domain

Nonlinear effects of standing wave motions in fixed and vertically excited tanks are numerically investigated. The present fully nonlinear model analyses two-dimensional waves in stable and unstable regions of the free-surface flow. Numerical solutions of the governing nonlinear potential flow equations are obtained using a finite-difference time-stepping scheme on adaptively mapped grids. A σ-transformation in the vertical direction that stretches directly between the free-surface and bed boundary is applied to map the moving free surface physical domain onto a fixed computational domain. A horizontal linear mapping is also applied, so that the resulting computational domain is rectangular, and consists of unit square cells. The small-amplitude free-surface predictions in the fixed and vertically excited tanks compare well with 2nd order small perturbation theory. For stable steep waves in the vertically excited tank, the free-surface exhibits nonlinear behaviour. Parametric resonance is evident in the instability zones, as the amplitudes grow exponentially, even for small forcing amplitudes. For steep initial amplitudes the predictions differ considerably from the small perturbation theory solution, demonstrating the importance of nonlinear effects. The present numerical model provides a simple way of simulating steep non-breaking waves. It is computationally quick and accurate, and there is no need for free surface smoothing because of the σ-transformation.

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