Nonlinear Vibration Analysis of Advanced Machines and Mechanical Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Nonlinear vibration analysis is an area of structural dynamics pertaining to the complex behavior of mechanical systems and machines subject to dynamic excitations for which the linear assumptions are no longer valid. However, nonlinearities—whether geometric, material, contact, or boundary-induced—can have a huge impact on the dynamic response, giving rise to amplitude-dependent frequencies, internal resonances, bifurcations, and chaos. In this regard, the investigation of nonlinear vibration behaviors in advanced mechanical systems is crucial for modern engineering applications such as aerospace structures, rotating machinery, energy harvesting devices, robotics, automotive components, and smart materials.

This Special Issue aims to investigate the recent advancements in the nonlinear vibration analysis of advanced machines and mechanical systems, focusing on computational, analytical and experimental approaches. These investigations are indispensable for comprehending and anticipating complex dynamic responses and for crafting novel strategies for vibration control, stability enhancement, and energy dissipation in engineering applications. For instance, nonlinear analysis can help identify mode coupling, softening/hardening behavior, and localized vibrations, which are crucial for the optimal design and maintenance of mechanical systems.

We solicit contributions (both original research and review articles) that cover a broad range of topics on nonlinear vibration analysis in mechanical and structural systems, including (but not limited to) the following areas:

• The nonlinear vibration analysis of advanced machines and mechanical components;
• Computational modeling and numerical methods;
• The experimental characterization and validation of nonlinear vibrations;
• Chaos, bifurcation, and stability analysis;
• Energy dissipation mechanisms;
• The nonlinear vibration control of the systems;
• Nonlinear modal analysis and frequency response analysis;
• Nonlinear vibration-based energy harvesting techniques;
• Fault detection and diagnosis under nonlinear dynamic conditions.

Dr. Kamran Foroutan
Prof. Dr. Farshid Torabi
Guest Editors

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• nonlinear vibration analysis
• chaos, bifurcation, and stability analysis
• energy dissipation mechanisms
• fault detection and diagnosis