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Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 31 st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013, the first volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on:

Nonlinear Oscillations

Nonlinearities ... In Practice

Nonlinear System Identification: Methods

Nonlinear System Identification: Friction & Contact

Nonlinear Modal Analysis

Nonlinear Modeling & Simulation

Nonlinear Vibration Absorbers

Constructive Utilization of Nonlinearity

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International Space Station 2A Array Modal Analysis.- Experimental Non-linear Modal Testing of an Aircraft Engine Casing Assembly.- Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a Track Bridge Structure Designed for a Floating Bridge.- Experiment-Based Assessment of NLBeam for Modeling Geometrically Nonlinear Dynamic Deformations.- Identification of Restoring Force Surfaces in Nonlinear MDOF Systems from FRF Data Using Nonlinearity Matrix.- Smooth projective noise reduction for nonlinear time series.- Nonlinear Finite Element Model Updating of a Large-Scale Infilled Frame Structures Based on Instantaneous Modal Parameters.- Frequency-domain Subspace Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems - Application to a Solar Array Structure.- Localization and Identification of Structural Nonlinearities Using Neural Networks.- Locally Non-Linear Model Calibration Using Multi Harmonic Responses - Applied on Ecole de Lyon Non Linear Benchmark Structure.- Fatigue Dynamics Under Statistically and Spectrally Similar Deterministic and Stochastic Excitations.- Forced Response of a Nonlinear Translating Brake Band in the Presence of Friction Guides.- Obtaining Linear FRFs for Model Updating in Structures with Multiple Nonlinearities Including Friction.- LDV Measurement of Local Nonlinear Contact Conditions of Flange Joint.- Experimental Study of Joint Linearity.- Nonlinear Modal Decomposition Using Normal Form Transformations.- Nonlinear Normal Modes of Nonconservative Systems.- Modelling& Validation of EPDM based Constrained Layer Damping.- Discrete empirical interpolation for nonlinear structural dynamics reduction.- Nonlinear Forced Dynamics of Planar Arches.- Investigation of Jointed Structures Using the Multiharmonic Balance Method.- Modal Derivatives for the Joined Wing Problem - A Close Look.- The Nonlinear Tuned Vibration Absorber.- Response of a Pendulum TMD With Large Displacements.- The Experimental Performance of a Nonlinear Dynamic Vibration Absorber.- The Effects of Clutch Damper in Idling Driveline Rattle.- Nonlinear Free Vibration of Curved Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using Differential Quadrature Method.- Reanalysis of Large Finite Element Models With Structural Nonlinearities.- Quantifying Penetration Depth of Damage in Concrete Structures Using Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy.- Investigating Cases of Jump Phenomenon in a Nonlinear Oscillatory System.- Modelling of Gear Meshing: a Numerical Approach for Dynamic Behavior Estimation of Thin Gears.- Influence of the Support Conditions in the Modal Parameters of a Cantilever Beam.- On the Parametric Excitation of the Shrink-fitted Joint.

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