Page 1 LECTURE NOTES IN APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS VOL. 43 Raouf A.
Ibrahim Vibro-Impact Dynamics Modeling, Map** and Applications Springer Page 2 Lecture …

Chaotic Dynamics provides a clear introduction to chaotic phenomena, based on
geometrical interpretations and simple arguments, without requiring prior in-depth scientific …

This paper explores the manner in which a driven mechanical oscillator escapes from the
cubic potential well typical of a metastable system close to a fold. The aim is to show how the …

We consider the simple harmonic oscillator with harmonic excitation and a constraint that
restricts motions to one side of the equilibrium position. Thus, on the achievement of a …

An elastic beam with one-sided amplitude constraint subjected to periodic excitation is
considered. Experimental results are obtained and compared with results given by a …

A single-degree-of-freedom non-linear system subjected to periodic excitation is considered.
The non-linearity is in the restoring force and is represented by unsymmetrical piecewise …

A framework incorporating dynamic crack propagation and continuum mechanics for
modeling ice-structure interaction processes is developed. The framework is build upon a …

A bilinear oscillator with different stiffnesses for positive and negative deflections arises
frequently in off-shore marine technology due to the slackening of mooring lines. A limiting …

The rolling motion of a ship has been successfully modelled using a semi-empirical
nonlinear differential equation by a number of researchers. Experimental data has been …

The purpose of this review is to provide a survey of some of the most important bifurcation
phenomena that one can observe in pulse-modulated converter systems when operating …