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The current article introduces a Petrov–Galerkin method (PGM) to address the fourth-order uniform Euler–Bernoulli pinned–pinned beam equation. Utilizing a suitable combination of second-kind Chebyshev polynomials as a basis in spatial variables, the proposed method elegantly and simultaneously satisfies pinned–pinned and clamped–clamped boundary conditions. To make PGM application easier, explicit formulas for the inner product between these basis functions and their derivatives with second-kind Chebyshev polynomials are derived. This leads to a simplified system of algebraic equations with a recognizable pattern that facilitates effective inversion to produce an approximate spectral solution. Presentations are made regarding the method’s convergence analysis and the computational cost of matrix inversion. The efficiency of the method described in precisely solving the Euler–Bernoulli beam equation under different scenarios has been validated by numerical testing. Additionally, the procedure proposed in this paper is more effective compared to other existing techniques. Full article

In this paper, we consider a novel family of the mixed-type hypergeometric Bernoulli–Gegenbauer polynomials. This family represents a fascinating fusion between two distinct categories of special functions: hypergeometric Bernoulli polynomials and Gegenbauer polynomials. We focus our attention on some algebraic and differential properties of this class of polynomials, including its explicit expressions, derivative formulas, matrix representations, matrix-inversion formulas, and other relations connecting it with the hypergeometric Bernoulli polynomials. Furthermore, we show that unlike the hypergeometric Bernoulli polynomials and Gegenbauer polynomials, the mixed-type hypergeometric Bernoulli–Gegenbauer polynomials do not fulfill either Hanh or Appell conditions. Full article

In this paper, we consider the generalized degenerate Bernoulli/Euler polynomial matrices and study some algebraic properties for them. In particular, we focus our attention on some matrix-inversion formulae involving these matrices. Furthermore, we provide analytic properties for the so-called generalized degenerate Pascal matrix of the first kind, and some factorizations for the generalized degenerate Euler polynomial matrix. Full article

This paper presents three different alternatives to evaluate the matrix hyperbolic cosine using Bernoulli matrix polynomials, comparing them from the point of view of accuracy and computational complexity. The first two alternatives are derived from two different Bernoulli series expansions of the matrix hyperbolic cosine, while the third one is based on the approximation of the matrix exponential by means of Bernoulli matrix polynomials. We carry out an analysis of the absolute and relative forward errors incurred in the approximations, deriving corresponding suitable values for the matrix polynomial degree and the scaling factor to be used. Finally, we use a comprehensive matrix testbed to perform a thorough comparison of the alternative approximations, also taking into account other current state-of-the-art approaches. The most accurate and efficient options are identified as results. Full article

Special polynomials play an important role in several subjects of mathematics, engineering, and theoretical physics. Many problems arising in mathematics, engineering, and mathematical physics are framed in terms of differential equations. In this paper, we introduce the family of the Lagrange-based hypergeometric Bernoulli polynomials via the generating function method. We state some algebraic and differential properties for this family of extensions of the Lagrange-based Bernoulli polynomials, as well as a matrix-inversion formula involving these polynomials. Moreover, a generating relation involving the Stirling numbers of the second kind was derived. In fact, future investigations in this subject could be addressed for the potential applications of these polynomials in the aforementioned disciplines. Full article

This paper derives an original finite element for the static bending analysis of a transversely cracked uniform beam resting on a two-parametric elastic foundation. In the simplified computational model based on the Euler–Bernoulli theory of small displacements, the crack is represented by a linear rotational spring connecting two elastic members. The derivations of approximate transverse displacement functions, stiffness matrix coefficients, and the load vector for a linearly distributed load along the entire beam element are based on novel cubic polynomial interpolation functions, including the second soil parameter. Moreover, all derived expressions are obtained in closed forms, which allow easy implementation in existing finite element software. Two numerical examples are presented in order to substantiate the discussed approach. They cover both possible analytical solution forms that may occur (depending on the problem parameters) from the same governing differential equation of the considered problem. Therefore, several response parameters are studied for each example (with additional emphasis on their convergence) and compared with the corresponding analytical solution, thus proving the quality of the obtained finite element. Full article

We introduce a new numerical method, based on Bernoulli polynomials, for solving multiterm variable-order fractional differential equations. The variable-order fractional derivative was considered in the Caputo sense, while the Riemann–Liouville integral operator was used to give approximations for the unknown function and its variable-order derivatives. An operational matrix of variable-order fractional integration was introduced for the Bernoulli functions. By assuming that the solution of the problem is sufficiently smooth, we approximated a given order of its derivative using Bernoulli polynomials. Then, we used the introduced operational matrix to find some approximations for the unknown function and its derivatives. Using these approximations and some collocation points, the problem was reduced to the solution of a system of nonlinear algebraic equations. An error estimate is given for the approximate solution obtained by the proposed method. Finally, five illustrative examples were considered to demonstrate the applicability and high accuracy of the proposed technique, comparing our results with the ones obtained by existing methods in the literature and making clear the novelty of the work. The numerical results showed that the new method is efficient, giving high-accuracy approximate solutions even with a small number of basis functions and when the solution to the problem is not infinitely differentiable, providing better results and a smaller number of basis functions when compared to state-of-the-art methods. Full article

The finite element discretization of a tower system based on the two-node Euler-Bernoulli beam is carried out by taking the cubic Hermite polynomial as the form function of the beam unit, calculating the structural characteristic matrix of the tower system, and establishing the wind turbine-nacelle-tower multi-degree-of-freedom finite element numerical model. The equation for calculating the aerodynamic load for any nacelle attitude angle is derived. The effect of the flexible tower vibration feedback on the aerodynamic load of the wind turbine is studied. The results show that, when the stiffness of the tower is large, the effect of having tower vibration feedback or not on the aeroelastic load of the wind turbine is small. For the more flexible tower system, wind-induced vibration time-varying feedback will cause larger aeroelastic load variations, especially the top of the tower overturning moment, thus causing a larger impact on the dynamic behavior of the tower downwind and crosswind. As the flexibility of the tower system increases, the interaction between tower vibration and pneumatic load is also gradually increasing. Taking into account the influence of flexible towers on the aeroelastic load of a wind turbine can help predict the pneumatic load of a wind turbine more accurately and improve the efficiency of wind energy utilization on the one hand and analyze the dynamic behavior of the flexible structure of a wind turbine more accurately on the other hand, which is extremely beneficial to the structural optimization of wind turbine. Full article

We propose two efficient numerical approaches for solving variable-order fractional optimal control-affine problems. The variable-order fractional derivative is considered in the Caputo sense, which together with the Riemann–Liouville integral operator is used in our new techniques. An accurate operational matrix of variable-order fractional integration for Bernoulli polynomials is introduced. Our methods proceed as follows. First, a specific approximation of the differentiation order of the state function is considered, in terms of Bernoulli polynomials. Such approximation, together with the initial conditions, help us to obtain some approximations for the other existing functions in the dynamical control-affine system. Using these approximations, and the Gauss—Legendre integration formula, the problem is reduced to a system of nonlinear algebraic equations. Some error bounds are then given for the approximate optimal state and control functions, which allow us to obtain an error bound for the approximate value of the performance index. We end by solving some test problems, which demonstrate the high accuracy of our results. Full article

In this work, we derive the operational matrix using poly-Bernoulli polynomials. These polynomials generalize the Bernoulli polynomials using a generating function involving a polylogarithm function. We first show some new properties for these poly-Bernoulli polynomials; then we derive new operational matrix based on poly-Bernoulli polynomials for the Atangana–Baleanu derivative. A delay operational matrix based on poly-Bernoulli polynomials is derived. The error bound of this new method is shown. We applied this poly-Bernoulli operational matrix for solving fractional delay differential equations with variable coefficients. The numerical examples show that this method is easy to use and yet able to give accurate results. Full article