Parametric characteristic of the random vibration response of nonlinear systems

Volterra series is a powerful mathematical tool for nonlinear system analysis,and there is a wide range of nonlinear engineering systems and structures that can be represented by a Volterra series model.In the present study,the random vibration of nonlinear systems is investigated using Volterra series.Analytical expressions were derived for the calculation of the output power spectral density(PSD) and input-output cross-PSD for nonlinear systems subjected to Gaussian excitation.Based on these expressions,it was revealed that both the output PSD and the input-output crossPSD can be expressed as polynomial functions of the nonlinear characteristic parameters or the input intensity.Numerical studies were carried out to verify the theoretical analysis result and to demonstrate the effectiveness of the derived relationship.The results reached in this study are of significance to the analysis and design of the nonlinear engineering systems and structures which can be represented by a Volterra series model.     

多自由度非线性随机参数振动系统响应分析的概率摄动有限元法

提出了一般概率摄动有限元法，并用以解决了具有向量值和矩阵值函数的多自由度非线性随机结构系统承受随机激励的响应分析问题，应用Kronecker代数，矩阵微分理论，向量值和矩阵值函数的二阶矩技术，矩阵摄动理论和概率统计方法系统地扩展了国际上通用的随机有限元法，随机变量和系统导数很方便地排列到二维矩阵中，得到了优美的数学表达式。     

A nonlinear finite-element approach for kineto-static analysis of multibody systems

Methods that treat rigid/flexible multibody systems undergoing large motion as well as deformations are often accompanied with inefficiencies and instabilities in the numerical solution due to the large number of state variables, differences in the magnitudes of the rigid and flexible body coordinates, and the time dependencies of the mass and stiffness matrices. The kineto-static methodology of this paper treats a multibody mechanical system to consist of two collections of bulky (rigid) bodies and relatively flexible ones. A mixed boundary condition nonlinear finite element problem is then formulated at each time step whose known quantities are the displacements of the nodes at the boundary of rigid and flexible bodies and its unknowns are the deformed shape of the entire structure and the loads (forces and moments) at the boundary. Partitioning techniques are used to solve the systems of equations for the unknowns, and the numerical solution of the rigid multibody system governing equations of motion is carried out. The methodology is very much suitable in modelling and predicting the impact responses of multibody system since both nonlinear and large gross motion as well as deformations are encountered. Therefore, it has been adopted for the studies of the dynamic responses of ground vehicle or aircraft occupants in different crash scenarios. The kineto-static methodology is used to determine the large motion of the rigid segments of the occupant such as the limbs and the small deformations of the flexible bodies such as the spinal column. One of the most dangerous modes of injury is the amount of compressive load that the spine experiences. Based on the developed method, a mathematical model of the occupant with a nonlinear finite element model of the lumbar spine is developed for a Hybrid II (Part 572) anthropomorphic test dummy. The lumbar spine model is then incorporated into a gross motion occupant model. The analytical results are correlated with the experimental results from the impact sled test of the dummy/seat/restraint system. With this extended occupant model containing the lumbar spine, the gross motion of occupant segments, including displacements, velocities and accelerations as well as spinal axial loads, bending moments, shear forces, internal forces, nodal forces, and deformation time histories are evaluated. This detailed information helps in assessing the level of spinal injury, determining mechanisms of spinal injury, and designing better occupant safety devices.     

三维车桥耦合系统的非平稳随机振动分析

推导了线性时变系统非平稳随机响应的多维虚拟激励法,研究了三维车桥耦合系统受轨道激励而产生的非平稳随机振动。桥梁模型采用空间Euler梁单元,轨道激励假设为均匀调制多点异相位非平稳随机激励。采用多维虚拟激励法把轨道不平度转化为一系列简谐不平度的叠加,通过简单分解精细积分格式进行迭代计算,最终得到系统随机响应的时变功率谱及均方根。数值算例中,用时间历程法验证了本文方法的正确性,并且分析了方向、高低、水平三类轨道激励同时作用下三维车桥耦合系统的非平稳随机振动特性。     

A direct probabilistic approach to solve state equations for nonlinear systems under random excitation

In this paper, a direct probabilistic approach (DPA) is presented to formulate and solve moment equations for nonlinear systems excited by environmental loads that can be either a stationary or nonstationary random process. The proposed method has the advantage of obtaining the response’s moments directly from the initial conditions and statistical characteristics of the corresponding external exci-tations. First, the response’s moment equations are directly derived based on a DPA, which is completely independent of the It?/filtering approach since no specific assumptions regarding the correlation structure of excitation are made. By solving them under Gaussian closure, the response’s moments can be obtained. Subsequently, a multiscale algo-rithm for the numerical solution of moment equations is exploited to improve computational efficiency and avoid much wall-clock time. Finally, a comparison of the results with Monte Carlo (MC) simulation gives good agreement. Furthermore, the advantage of the multiscale algorithm in terms of efficiency is also demonstrated by an engineering example.     

A stochastic averaging approach for printed circuit boards with nonlinear damping characteristics subjected to random vibration loads

Today many electronic devices consist of plate-like printed circuit boards carrying electric and electronic components mounted in some sort of housing. Depending on the application, these electronic devices may be subjected to severe random vibration loads over their lifetime, e.g. in automotive or aerospace environments. The present work shows that although state-of-the-art printed circuit boards are typically structurally linear with respect to stiffness properties, they are usually characterized by strongly nonlinear damping characteristics that have to be taken into account for proper vibration modelling and testing of corresponding devices. An approach allowing the nonlinear damping characteristics observed to be properly taken into account for testing and life-time prediction purposes is presented.     

Resonance analysis of the finite-damping nonlinear vibration system under random disturbances

In this paper we propose a new technique for obtaining an approximate probability density for the resonance and off-resonance response of the finite-damping nonlinear vibration system under both random disturbances and deterministic excitation.     

不确定非线性结构动力响应的区间分析方法

研究多自由度非线性不确定参数系统的动力响应问题. 以区间数学为基础,将不确定 性参数用区间进行定量化,借助一阶Taylor级数,给出了近似估计非线性振动系统动力响 应范围的区间分析方法. 从数学证明和数值算例两方面,将其与概率摄动有限元法进行了比 较,结果显示区间分析方法对不确定参数先验信息具有要求较少、精度较高的优点.     

车桥系统非平稳随机振动的PEM-PIM算法

研究了车桥耦合系统受到路面不平激励而发生的非平稳随机振动.采用虚拟激励方法(PEM)将路面的竖向随机不平度精确地转化为一系列竖向简谐不平度的叠加,从而简化了运动方程的求解,在此基础上用精细积分法(PIM)的三种格式进行数值计算.这种基于虚拟激励法的精细积分(PEM-PIM)算法比通常的数值积分方法更真实地模拟了车辆作用力在时间域和空间域上的连续变化,也更精确地实施了数值积分.与广泛采用的Newmark方法比较,三种PEM-PIM格式处理这类问题时在分析精度和计算效率上都有显著的改善,而又各有特色.     

A compressed-sensing approach for closed-loop optimal control of nonlinear systems

We present a method that seeks to combine the properties of optimal control with the robust character of closed-loop control. The method relies on the availability of a reduced model of the system to be controlled, in order to express the control problem in a low-dimensional space where the system-state-dependent optimal control law is subsequently approximated in a preprocessing stage. A polynomial expansion is used for the approximation, enabling fast update of the optimal control law each time a new observation of the system state is made available. It results in a real-time compatible, efficient (optimal-like), and robust control strategy. A compressed-sensing approach is proposed to efficiently construct the approximate control law, exploiting the compressible character of the optimal control law in the retained approximation basis. The method is demonstrated for the control of the flow around a cylinder and is shown to perform as well as the much more costly receding-horizon optimal control approach, where the exact optimal control problem is actually recomputed, even in the presence of large aleatoric perturbations. Potential and remaining issues toward application to larger dimensional reduced systems are also discussed, and some directions for improvement are suggested.     

Noise-to-state finite-time practical stability for random nonlinear systems and its application in random Lagrange systems

The noise-to-state finite-time practical stability for random nonlinear systems and its application is studied in this paper. The definition of noise-to-state finite-time practical stability is firstly introduced in probability sense for random nonlinear systems. Next, the related stability criterion is also given by Lyapunov approach. For random benchmark system, the finite-time adaptive tracking control problem is investigated by the vectorial backstepping method and the obtained stability theorem. Simulation example illustrates that the constructed controller design scheme is effective and feasible.

     

Global bifurcation and chaos analysis in nonlinear vibration of spur gear systems

The global homoclinic bifurcation and transition to chaotic behavior of a nonlinear gear system are studied by means of Melnikov analytical analysis. It is also an effective approach to analyze homoclinic bifurcation and detect chaotic behavior. A generalized nonlinear time varying (NLTV) dynamic model of a spur gear pair is formulated, where the backlash, time varying stiffness, external excitation, and static transmission error are included. From Melnikov method, the threshold values of the control parameter for the occurrence of homoclinic bifurcation and onset of chaos are predicted. Additionally, the numerical bifurcation analysis and numerical simulation of the system including bifurcation diagrams, phase plane portraits, time histories, power spectras, and Poincare sections are used to confirm the analytical predictions and show the transition to chaos.     

基于对称性的三维车辆轨道耦合系统随机振动虚拟激励方法

基于结构的对称性提出了用于三维车辆轨道耦合系统高效随机动力响应分析的虚拟激励方法.车辆采用刚体动力学模型,轨道结构利用三维轨道广义单元建模,车辆与轨道通过线性轮轨关系耦合.采用虚拟激励法将高低、方向和水平三类轨道不平顺转化为一系列筒谐的虚拟不平顺;考虑车辆及轨道结构的对称性,分别推导了耦合系统的对称和反对称凝聚矩阵,提出了用于车辆轨道耦合系统动力响应计算的自由度凝聚方法,将耦合系统的自由度缩减至原来的一半以下,并在此基础上实现了耦合系统随机振动的高效分析.数值算例将本文方法与传统有限元方法进行对比,验证了本文方法的正确性和有效性.     

Nonlinear integral resonant controller for vibration reduction in nonlinear systems

A new nonlinear integral resonant controller (NIRC) is introduced in this paper to suppress vibration in nonlinear oscillatory smart structures. The NIRC consists of a first-order resonant integrator that provides additional damping in a closed-loop system response to reduce high-amplitude nonlinear vibration around the fundamental reso-nance frequency. The method of multiple scales is used to obtain an approximate solution for the closed-loop system. Then closed-loop system stability is investigated using the resulting modulation equation. Finally, the effects of different control system parameters are illustrated and an approximate solution response is verified via numerical simulation results. The advantages and disadvantages of the proposed controller are presented and extensively discussed in the results. The controlled system via the NIRC shows no high-amplitude peaks in the neighboring frequencies of the resonant mode, unlike conventional second-order compensation methods. This makes the NIRC controlled system robust to excitation frequency variations.     

The effect of random step changes of system parameters on the stability of steady vibration of nonlinear systems

Summary The author proposes a method of analysing the effect of random step changes of system parameters on the stability of steady solution of a nonlinear system in case this steady solution is not the only one. The method is based on the assumption that the time between successive step changes is comparatively long against the period of steady vibration so that transients become stabilized after each parameter change. The parameter is free to vary on a finite interval of values.

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Übersicht Es wird ein Verfahren vorgeschlagen, um die Auswirkung von zufälligen Sprungstörungen der Systemparameter auf die Stabilität von stationären Lösungen nichtlinearer Systeme zu untersuchen. Dabei wird vorausgesetzt, daß es mehrere stationäre Lösungen gibt. Es wird angenommen, daß die Zeit zwischen den nacheinander folgenden Sprungstörungen vergleichsweise lang gegenüber der Periode der stationären Schwingung ist, so daß die Einschwingvorgänge nach jeder Parameteränderung abgeklungen sind. Der Parameter kann sich dabei in einem endlichen Wertcbcreich ändern.

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Herrn Professor Dr. K. Klotter zum 70. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

The response analysis of several,nonlinear isolation systems subjected to random excitation

The nonlinear isolation system is popular in modern isolation mounting. By using Fokker-Planck equation and the statistical linearization method and under the condition of random excitation are discussed in this article the best damping selection of the dashpots of the stiffening nonlinear stiffness, the response characteristics of the single-degree-offreedom isolation system of non-antisymmetrical and nonlinear stiffness, and the response analysis of two-degree-of-freedom nonlinear isolation systems. The selection of some parameters of the nonlinear isolation system is also dealt with by virtue of calculation examples.     

A new procedure for exploring chaotic attractors in nonlinear dynamical systems under random excitations

Due to uncertain push-pull action across boundaries between different attractive domains by random excitations,attractors of a dynamical system will drift in the phase space,which readily leads to colliding and mixing with each other,so it is very difficult to identify irregular signals evolving from arbitrary initial states.Here,periodic attractors from the simple cell mapping method are further iterated by a specific Poincare’ map in order to observe more elaborate structures and drifts as well as possible dynamical bifurcations.The panorama of a chaotic attractor can also be displayed to a great extent by this newly developed procedure.From the positions and the variations of attractors in the phase space,the action mechanism of bounded noise excitation is studied in detail.Several numerical examples are employed to illustrate the present procedure.It is seen that the dynamical identification and the bifurcation analysis can be effectively performed by this procedure.     

Novel identification approach for nonlinear systems with hysteresis

Nonlinear Dynamics - A new identification approach for a nonlinear system with hysteresis, namely a cascading Bouc–Wen hysteresis model with linear dynamics, is proposed in this study. The...