Nonlinear Structural Dynamics

Dear Colleagues,

Nonlinearity has been known to be a frequent companion of engineering structures for a long time now. Yet, the research community’s interest in improving our awareness of nonlinear structural dynamics phenomena has gained more importance in recent decades. This can be linked to the emerging industrial need for efficient and lightweight designs in several engineering sectors, as well as the necessity of monitoring and characterizing pre-existent structures adopting nonlinear tools. Moreover, nonlinear dynamical phenomena continue to be an extremely intriguing research topic with many unsolved questions, opening a wide range of research opportunities.

This Special Issue of Vibration will gather relevant research contributions about the most significant and emerging topics in the field of nonlinear structural dynamics. Relevant topics include the following:

• Numerical methods for nonlinear systems: harmonic balance, multiple time/space scales, iterative solvers, nonlinear modeling;
• Experimental nonlinear dynamics: random and harmonic excitations, shaker-structure interaction, benchmark experiments;
• Model validation and system identification: data-driven model updating, experimental validation of nonlinear models;
• Nonlinear phenomena in structures and structural monitoring: bridges, cable transportation systems, overhead contact lines, turbines, vehicles, etc.;
• Reduced-order modeling: nonlinear normal modes, nonlinear manifolds, sub-structuring techniques;
• Nonlinear interactions: systems with internal resonances;
• Nonlinear damping phenomena: contact interfaces, friction, fluid–structure interaction;
• Large-amplitude vibrations: nonlinear stress-strain, large rotations;
• Vibration control of nonlinear structures: nonlinear control theory, stability, linearization.

Dr. Dario Anastasio
Prof. Dr. Stefano Marchesiello
Guest Editors

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• nonlinear structural dynamics
• nonlinear vibrations
• experimental data
• nonlinear modeling
• nonlinear system identification
• reduced-order models
• nonlinear damping
• vibration control