Approximate general responses of multi-degree-of-freedom systems with parametric stiffness

Gizem Acar, Brian F. Feeny

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Abstract

In the work presented, the solutions and stability of multi-degree-of-freedom Mathieu-type systems are investigated. An approach combining Floquet theory with harmonic balance is used to find the system response. The assumed Floquet-type solution consists of a product between an exponential part and a periodic part. The periodic part is approximated with a finite number of harmonics, and without making further assumptions, this solution is directly applied the original differential equations of motion. A harmonic balance analysis results in an eigenvalue problem. The characteristic exponents are the eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenvectors provide the Fourier coefficients of the harmonic part of the solution. By examining the solutions of the eigenvalue problem, the initial conditions response, frequency content, and stability characteristics can be determined. The approach is applied to two and three DOF examples. For a few parameter sets, the results obtained from this method are compared to the numerical solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpecial Topics in Structural Dynamics - Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2016
EditorsPablo A. Tarazaga, Paolo Castellini, Dario di Miao
Pages211-219
Number of pages9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event34th IMAC, Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2016 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 25 Jan 201628 Jan 2016

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
Volume6
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Conference

Conference34th IMAC, Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period25/01/1628/01/16

Keywords

  • Floquet theory
  • Harmonic balance
  • Mathieu equation
  • Parametric stiffness
  • Stability

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