Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 30th IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2012

Front Matter....Pages i-viii
Application of the Restoring Force Surface Method to a Real-life Spacecraft Structure....Pages 1-19
Nonlinear Dynamic Model and Simulation of Morphing Wing Profile Actuated by Shape Memory Alloys....Pages 21-28
Environmental Testing and Data Analysis for Non-linear Spacecraft Structures: Impact on Virtual Shaker Testing....Pages 29-38
Using Impact Modulation to Detect Loose Bolts in a Satellite....Pages 39-43
Nonlinear Modal Analysis of the Smallsat Spacecraft....Pages 45-60
Filter Response to High Frequency Shock Events....Pages 61-69
Simplified Nonlinear Modeling Approach for a Bolted Interface Test Fixture....Pages 71-82
Transmission of Guided Waves Across Prestressed Interfaces....Pages 83-94
Equivalent Reduced Model Technique Development for Nonlinear System Dynamic Response....Pages 95-127
Efficient Computational Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Using Modal Modification Response Technique....Pages 129-155
Spectral Domain Force Identification of Impulsive Loading in Beam Structures....Pages 157-165
Free-Pendulum Vibration Absorber Experiment Using Digital Image Processing....Pages 167-180
Suppression of Regenerative Instabilities by Means of Targeted Energy Transfers....Pages 181-190
Force Displacement Curves of a Snapping Bistable Plate....Pages 191-197
Characterization of a Strongly Nonlinear Vibration Absorber for Aerospace Applications....Pages 199-207
Identifying and Computing Nonlinear Normal Modes....Pages 209-216
Nonlinear Identification Using a Frequency Response Function With the Jump....Pages 217-223
Nonlinear Structural Modification and Nonlinear Coupling....Pages 225-237
Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Two Bodies Across an Intermittent Contact....Pages 239-244
Application of Continuation Methods to Nonlinear Post-buckled Structures....Pages 245-254
Comparing Measured and Computed Nonlinear Frequency Responses to Calibrate Nonlinear System Models....Pages 255-267
Identifying the Modal Properties of Nonlinear Structures Using Measured Free Response Time Histories from a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer....Pages 269-286
Nonlinear System Identification of the Dynamics of a Vibro-Impact Beam....Pages 287-299
Modeling of Subsurface Damage in Sandwich Composites Using Measured Localized Nonlinearities....Pages 301-309
Parametric Identification of Nonlinearity from Incomplete FRF Data Using Describing Function Inversion....Pages 311-322
Finding Local Non-linearities Using Error Localization from Model Updating Theory....Pages 323-334