Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1

1 International Space Station 2A Array Modal Analysis 2 Experimental Non-linear Modal Testing of an Aircraft Engine Casing Assembly 3 Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a Track Bridge Structure Designed for a Floating Bridge 4 Experiment-Based Assessment of NLBeam for Modeling Geometrically Nonlinear Dynamic Deformations5 Identification of Restoring Force Surfaces in Nonlinear MDOF Systems from FRF Data Using Nonlinearity Matrix 6 Smooth Projective Noise Reduction for Nonlinear Time Series 7 Nonlinear Finite Element Model Updating of a Large-Scale Infilled Frame Structures Based on Instantaneous Modal Parameters 8 Frequency-Domain Subspace Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems: Application to a Solar Array Structure 9 Localization and Identification of Structural Nonlinearities Using Neural Networks 10 Locally Non-linear Model Calibration Using Multi Harmonic Responses: Applied on Ecole de Lyon Non-linear Benchmark Structure 11 Fatigue Dynamics Under Statistically and Spectrally Similar Deterministic and Stochastic Excitations 12 Forced Response of a Nonlinear Translating Brake Band in the Presence of Friction Guides 13 Obtaining Linear FRFs for Model Updating in Structures with Multiple Nonlinearities Including Friction 14 LDV Measurement of Local Nonlinear Contact Conditions of Flange Joint 15 Experimental Study of Joint Linearity 16 Nonlinear Modal Decomposition Using Normal Form Transformations 17 Nonlinear Normal Modes of Nonconservative Systems 18 Discrete Empirical Interpolation Method for Finite Element Structural Dynamics 19 Nonlinear Forced Dynamics of Planar Arches 20 Investigation of Jointed Structures Using the Multiharmonic Balance Method 21 The Nonlinear Tuned Vibration Absorber22 Response of a Pendulum TMD with Large Displacements 23 The Experimental Performance of a Nonlinear Dynamic Vibration Absorber24 The Effects of Clutch Damper in Idling Driveline Rattle 25 Nonlinear Free Vibration of Curved Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using Differential Quadrature Method 26 Reanalysis of Large Finite Element Models with Structural Nonlinearities 27 Quantifying Penetration Depth of Damage in Concrete Structures Using Nonlinear Elastic Wave Spectroscopy 28 Investigating Cases of Jump Phenomenon in a Nonlinear Oscillatory System 29 Modelling of Gear Meshing: A Numerical Approach for Dynamic Behavior Estimation of Thin Gears 30 Influence of the Support Conditions in the Modal Parameters of a Cantilever Beam.