Continuous trigonometric collocation polynomial approximations with geometric and superconvergence analysis for efficiently solving semi-linear highly oscillatory hyperbolic systems

In this paper, based on the continuous collocation polynomial approximations, we derive and analyse a class of trigonometric collocation integrators for solving the highly oscillatory hyperbolic system. The symmetry, convergence and energy conservation of the continuous collocation polynomial approximations are rigorously analysed in details. Moreover, we also proved that the continuous collocation polynomial approximations could achieve at superconvergence by choosing suitable collocation points. Numerical experiments verify our theoretical analysis results, and demonstrate the remarkable superiority in comparison with the traditional temporal integration methods in the literature.

Trigonometric Collocation for Computation of Steady State Response of a Cracked Beam

Development of vibration-based structural health monitoring techniques requires the use of various computational methods to predict dynamic responses of damaged structures. The method described in this work can be used for prediction of steady state harmonic responses for structures with fatigue cracks and may have several advantages over alternative techniques. The method appears to be relatively easy to implement and computationally inexpensive. The steady state response of the system at a given number of time points distributed over one vibration period is represented in terms of Fourier series containing higher frequency harmonics. Equations of motion are formulated in the form that allows for easy computation of Fourier coefficients for all terms in the series. Iterative procedure is used for determining the time of stiffness change in order to capture bilinear dynamic behavior. We present results of initial investigation by applying the method to a model of a cantilever beam with a crack.

Trigonometric Collocation for Computation of Steady State Responses of Cracked Structures

Development of vibration-based structural health monitoring techniques requires the use of various computational methods to predict dynamic responses of damaged structures. The method described in this work can be used for prediction of steady state harmonic responses for structures with fatigue cracks and may have several advantages over alternative techniques. The method appears to be relatively easy to implement and computationally inexpensive. The steady state response of the system at a given number of time points distributed over one vibration period is represented in terms of Fourier series containing higher frequency harmonics. Equations of motion are formulated in the form that allows for easy computation of Fourier coefficients for all terms in the series. Iterative procedure is used for determining the time of stiffness change in order to capture bilinear dynamic behavior. We present results of initial investigation by applying the method to a model of a cantilever beam with a crack.

Optimal Control of a Nonlinear Magnetic Bearing System Using the Trigonometric Collocation Method

Magnetic bearings are non-contacting, with the rotor being suspended between electromagnets, and therefore they can eliminate the need for lube oil and reduce machinery wear. The magnetic bearing is naturally unstable, and very nonlinear. This paper proposes a method designed to suppress the motion of a nonlinear magnetic bearing system rotor due to base excitation. The method combines PD feedback with feedforward optimal control, where a measured base motion is used to select a control signal designed to suppress the rotor response. The signal is generated from a combination of subharmonic frequencies and optimized coefficients stored in a lookup table. The trigonometric collocation method (TCM) is used to generate solutions for the four degree-of-freedom system made up of a shaft suspended at each end by a magnetic bearing. The TCM method uses a trigonometric series to simulate the multiharmonic behavior of each degree-of-freedom of strongly nonlinear systems. The method is easy to use and its advantage over numerical methods is that it demands less computation, particularly with higher numbers of degrees-of-freedom.

Using the Modal and Trigonometric Collocation Methods in Rotor Dynamic Systems

This article deals with the computational modeling of nonlinear rotor dynamic systems. The theoretical basis of the modal method, and combination with the method of dynamic compliances supplemented by the method of trigonometric collocation, is presented. The main analysis is focused on the solutions of transient and steady state responses. The algorithms for solving this range of problems are presented. The finite element method is the basis for both methods. The theoretical analysis is supplemented with a solution of an example model.