Nonlinear Structures & Systems, Volume 1

Preface 1 On the Detection and Quantification of Nonlinearity via Statistics of the Gradients of a Black-Box Model 2 Robust Identification of Nonlinear Oscillators from Frequency Response Data 3 Creating Data-Driven Reduced-Order Models for Nonlinear Vibration via Physics-Informed Neural Networks 4 Effect of Structural Parameters on the Nonlinear Vibration of L-Shaped Beams 5 Importance of Virtual Sensing and Model Reduction in the Structural Identification of Bolted Assemblies 6 On the Harmonic Balance Method Augmented with Nonsmooth Basis Functions for Contact/Impact Problems 7 Periodic Response Prediction for Hybrid and Piecewise Linear Systems 8 A Tutorial on Data-Driven Methods in Nonlinear Dynamics 9 Modeling Nonlinear Structures Using Physics-Guided, Machine-Learnt Models 10 Bypassing the Repeatability Issue in Nonlinear Experimental Modal Analysis of Jointed Structures by Using the RCT-HFS Framework 11 Towards Exact Statistically Independent Nonlinear Normal Modes via the FPK Equation 12 Simulating Nonlinear Beating Phenomena Induced by Dry Friction in Dynamic Systems 13 Case Study on the Effect of Nonlinearity in Dynamic Environment Testing 14 Strategies for Improving the Comparison of Frequency Response Functions with Similarity Metrics 15 Resonant Characterization of Nonlinear Structures in the Co-existence of Multiple Resonant Components 16 Derivative-Less Arclength Control-Based Continuation for the Experimental Identification of Nonlinear Frequency Responses 17 Experimental Modal Analysis of Structures with High Nonlinear Damping by Using Response-Controlled Stepped-Sine Testing 18 The TRChallenge: Experimental Quantification of Nonlinear Modal Parameters and Confrontation with the Predictions 19 Using Abaqus with Python to Perform QSMA on the TMD Structure 20 A Novel Approach for Local Structural Modification of Nonlinear Structures 21 Model Validation of a Modular Foam Encapsulated Electronics Assembly with Controlled Preloads via Additively Manufactured Silicone Lattices 22 Characterizing the Dynamic Response of a Foam-Based Testbed with Material, Geometric, and Experimental Uncertainties 23 Experimental Investigation on Frictional Interfaces of a Bolted Flange System 24 Estimation of Wheel Center Forces of a Car, Without Neither Load Sensor Nor Strain Gauge Measurements When Crossing a Groove on the Road 25 Nonlinear Dynamics, Continuation, and Stability Analysis of a Shaft-Bearing Assembly 26 Quantification of Amplitude- and Rotation Speed-Dependent Nonlinearity of Machine Tool Spindles 27 Toward Active Control of Limit Cycle Oscillations in an Aeroelastic Wing Using a Variable Frequency Flow Disturbance Generator 28 Experimental Parameter Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems via Meta-heuristic Optimisation Methods 29 Investigation of the Nonlinear Dynamics of a Particle-Damped Slender Beam by Experimental Continuation 30 Identification of Nonlinear Characteristics of an Additive Manufactured Vibration Absorber 31 Resonant Vibration Absorbers with Impacts 32 Modeling and Verifying the Dynamic Response of Layered Plate Damping Systems 33 State-Space Modeling of Nonlinear Electrostatic Transducers and Experimental Characterization Using LDV.