NONLINEAR ANALYSIS TOOLS
Our research projects
Nonlinear Normal Mode Analysis
Predicting nonlinear normal modes (NNMs) for engineered structures is computationally challenging. Our team develop novel computational frameworks to enable efficient nonlinear modal analysis for high-dimensional finite element models. Efficient analysis is achieved by combining model reduction, hybrid computational method, and numerical continuation technique.
Vibration Analysis for Systems with Contact Boundary
Estimating the nonlinear resonance of structural systems with contact boundary is critical for design, control, and health monitoring of mechanical and aerospace systems. The nonlinearity caused by the intermittent contact excludes the use of traditional linear analysis methods. In this research line, we propose analytic-based approaches to enable efficient prediction of resonant frequency, transient response, and steady-state response of structures with contact nonlinearity. Computational savings of several orders of magnitude can be achieved using the proposed techniques.
References
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Tien, M.-M., Lee, K.-Y., Huang, S.-C. Analyzing the Backbone Curve of Piecewise-Linear Non-Smooth Systems Using a Generalized Bilinear Frequency Approximation Method. Mech Syst Signal Process. 2023. [link]