ISSN:
1573-269X
Keywords:
structural dynamics
;
internal resonance
;
modulation equations
;
Hopf bifurcations
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract We study the planar dynamic response of a flexible L-shaped beam-mass structure with a two-to-one internal resonance to a primary resonance. The structure is subjected to low excitation (mili g) levels and the resulting nonlinear motions are examined. The Lagrangian for weakly nonlinear motions of the undamped structure is formulated and time averaged over the period of the primary oscillation, leading to an autonomous system of equations governing the amplitudes and phases of the modes involved in the internal resonance. Later, modal damping is assumed and modal-damping coefficients, determined from experiments, are included in the analytical model. The locations of the saddle-node and Hopf bifurcations predicted by the analysis are in good agreement, respectively, with the jumps and transitions from periodic to quasi-periodic motions observed in the experiments. The current study is relevant to the dynamics and modeling of other structural systems as well.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01857584
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