Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1

1 Design Sensitivities of Components Using Nonlinear Reduced-Order Models and Complex Variables 2 An Explanation for Why Natural Frequencies Shifting in Structures with Membrane Stresses, Using Backbone Curve Models 3 Experimental Nonlinear Dynamics and Snap-Through of Post-Buckled Composite Plates 4 Comparing Analytical Approximation Methods with Numerical Results for Nonlinear Systems 5 Identification of Complex Nonlinearities Using Cubic Splines with Automatic Discretization 6 Nonlinear Vibration Analysis of a Complex Aerospace Structure 7 Free Vibration Identification of the Geometrically Nonlinear Isolator with Elastic Rings by Using Hilbert Transform 8 Non-linear System Identification Using the Hilbert-Huang Transform and Complex Non-linear Modal Analysis 9 Experimental Analysis of a Piezoelectric Energy Harvester with Internal Resonances 10 Identification of Pressure-Dependent Modal Properties of Non-Linear Brake Pads by Using Scalable Dirac Impulse 11 A Proposal of Multi-Dimensional Modal Reduction for Nonlinear Dynamic Simulations 12 Nonlinear Normal Modes of a Curved Beam and Its Response to Random Loading 13 Experimental Study on the Effect of Large Axial Tensile Force on the Natural Frequency of a Fixed-Fixed Steel Beam 14 The Significance of Nonlinear Normal Modes for Forced Responses 15 Influence of Actual Static Transmission Error and Contact Ratio on Gear Engagement Dynamics 16 Sensitivity Analysis of Nonlinear Railway Vehicle Models Using Linearized Proxy Analyses 17 Application of Nonlinear Displacement-Dependent Dampers in Suspension Systems 18 Persistent Models for Complex Control Systems 19 Evaluation of Autoparametric Vibration Absorbers on N-Story Building-Like Structures 20 Modal Methods for Contact Analysis and Contact Force Reconstruction 21 Design of a Frequency-Energy Independent Nonlinear Oscillator 22 Identification of Nonlinear Wave Forces Using Gaussian Process NARX Models.