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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ali Hasan Nayfeh

Balakumar Balachandran, Mohammad Younis, I. Y. (Steve) Shen

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 040101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036626

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Topics: Engineering teachers , Nonlinear dynamical systems , Nonlinear dynamics , Vibration , Engineers , Students

Research Papers

New Conservation Laws, Lagrangian Forms, and Exact Solutions of Modified Emden Equation

Gülden Gün Polat, Teoman Özer

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035408

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Topics: Differential equations , Momentum , Partial differential equations , Computational mechanics

Influence of Nonzero Mean Impulse Amplitudes on the Response Statistics of Dynamical Systems

Siu-Siu Guo, Qing-Xuan Shi, Hai-Tao Zhu

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034996

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Topics: Excitation , Impulse (Physics) , Displacement , Statistics , Dynamic systems

Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a Simplest Fractional-Order Delayed Memristive Chaotic System

Wei Hu, Dawei Ding, Nian Wang

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035412

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Topics: Bifurcation , Chaos , Stability , Delays , Dynamic analysis , Cycles

Comparison Between Two Reliable Methods for Accurate Solution of Fractional Modified Fornberg–Whitham Equation Arising in Water Waves

A. K. Gupta, S. Saha Ray

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035266

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Topics: Algorithms , Differential equations , Errors , Polynomials , Theorems (Mathematics) , Water waves , Waves

Stabilization of a Fractional-Order Nonlinear Brushless Direct Current Motor

Sunhua Huang, Bin Wang

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034997

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Topics: Computer simulation , Engines , Laplace transforms , Motors , Stability , Nonlinear systems , Oscillations , Vibration

A Vibration Absorption Method for Alleviating Impact of the Flexible Robotic Arm

Yushu Bian, Zhihui Gao, Ming Fan

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035409

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Topics: Absorption , Damping , Resonance , Robotics , Vibration , Vibration absorbers , Simulation , Deformation , Computer simulation , Engineering prototypes

A Planar Beam Finite-Element Formulation With Individually Interpolated Shear Deformation

Vesa-Ville T. Hurskainen, Marko K. Matikainen, Jia J. Wang, Aki M. Mikkola

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035413

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Topics: Deformation , Displacement , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element analysis , Polynomials , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear deformation , Errors , Shapes , Simply supported beams

On a Discrete Chaos Induction Via an Aperiodic Kicks Pattern

Mehdi Nategh, Dumitru Baleanu, Mohammad Reza Valinejad

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035078

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Topics: Chaos , Electromagnetic induction , Encryption

Assessment of Linearization Approaches for Multibody Dynamics Formulations

Francisco González, Pierangelo Masarati, Javier Cuadrado, Miguel A. Naya

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035410

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Eigenvalues , Equilibrium (Physics) , Kinematics , Linkages , Multibody dynamics , Pendulums , Algorithms

Accuracy of Wearable Sensors for Estimating Joint Reactions

Ryan S. McGinnis, Jessandra Hough, Noel C. Perkins

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035667

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Multibody systems , Pendulums , Sensors , Stress , Kinematics , Dynamic modeling , Accelerometers , Instrumentation

The “α-Invariant”: An Energy-Based Nonlinear Minimal Damping Model for Robotic Joints With Friction

Bart Milne, Chris Hann, XiaoQi Chen

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035192

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Topics: Damping , Inertia (Mechanics) , Phantom Omni , Friction , Torque , Steady state

Analysis and Computation of Two Body Impact in Three Dimensions

Yan-Bin Jia, Feifei Wang

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035411

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Topics: Algorithms , Impulse (Physics) , Compression , Friction , Inertia (Mechanics)

Robust Generation of Limit Cycles in Nonlinear Systems: Application on Two Mechanical Systems

Ali Reza Hakimi, Tahereh Binazadeh

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035190

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Topics: Closed loop systems , Control equipment , Design , Limit cycles , Nonlinear systems , Oscillations , Theorems (Mathematics) , Stability , Errors

Experimental Validation of a Nonlinear Model Calibration Method Based on Multiharmonic Frequency Responses

Yousheng Chen, Andreas Linderholt, Thomas J. S. Abrahamsson

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035670

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Topics: Calibration , Excitation

Rail Passenger Vehicle Crashworthiness Simulations Using Multibody Dynamics Approaches

Yan Quan Sun, Maksym Spiryagin, Colin Cole

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035470

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Topics: Automobiles , Collisions (Physics) , Design , Rails , Simulation , Trains , Vehicles , Wheels , Crashworthiness , Multibody dynamics

Wheel–Rail Impact at Crossings: Relating Dynamic Frictional Contact to Degradation

Zilong Wei, Chen Shen, Zili Li, Rolf Dollevoet

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035823

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Topics: Deformation , Rails , Shear (Mechanics) , Traction , Wheels , Wheelsets , Wings , Stress , Adhesion , Dynamic response

Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior of a Heavy Articulated Vehicle With Magnetorheological Dampers

Javad Fakhraei, Heshmatallah Mohammad Khanlo, Reza Dehghani

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035669

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Topics: Dampers , Stress , Trucks , Vehicles , Excitation , Bifurcation , Vibration

Stability of the Size-Dependent and Functionally Graded Curvilinear Timoshenko Beams

J. Awrejcewicz, A. V. Krysko, S. P. Pavlov, M. V. Zhigalov, V. A. Krysko

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 041018. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035668

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Topics: Deflection , Functionally graded materials , Stability , Stress , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Technical Brief

Analytical Approximations for Stick–Slip Amplitudes and Frequency of Duffing Oscillator

Devarajan K, Bipin Balaram

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 044501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034734

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Topics: Belts , Friction , Oscillations , Stick-slip , Approximation , Vibration , Excitation

Parallel Computing Scheme for Three-Dimensional Long Train System Dynamics

Qing Wu, Maksym Spiryagin, Colin Cole

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 044502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035484

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Topics: Modeling , System dynamics , Trains , Vehicles , Simulation , Brakes , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Computational Analysis of the U.S. Forest Fires

António M. Lopes, J. A. Tenreiro Machado

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 044503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035672

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Topics: Entropy , Fire , Spacetime , Visualization

Periodic Motions With Overshooting Phases of a Two-Mass Stick–Slip Oscillator

Madeleine Pascal

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 044504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035786

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Topics: Stick-slip , Belts , Friction , Dry friction , Springs , Degrees of freedom

Chaotic Motion in a Flexible Rotating Beam and Synchronization

B. Sandeep Reddy, Ashitava Ghosal

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 044505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035825

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Topics: Blades , Chaos , Chaos synchronization , Computer simulation , Control equipment , Errors , Rotating beams , Stability , Synchronization , Wind turbines

Announcement

Special Issue: Nonlinear Dynamics: Models, Behavior, and Techniques

Dumitru Baleanu, Tamás Kalmár-Nagy, Themistoklis P. Sapsis, Hiroshi Yabuno

J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2017, 12(4): 048001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036422

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Topics: Nonlinear dynamical systems , Nonlinear dynamics

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ali Hasan Nayfeh

Research Papers

New Conservation Laws, Lagrangian Forms, and Exact Solutions of Modified Emden Equation

Influence of Nonzero Mean Impulse Amplitudes on the Response Statistics of Dynamical Systems

Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of a Simplest Fractional-Order Delayed Memristive Chaotic System

Comparison Between Two Reliable Methods for Accurate Solution of Fractional Modified Fornberg–Whitham Equation Arising in Water Waves

Stabilization of a Fractional-Order Nonlinear Brushless Direct Current Motor

A Vibration Absorption Method for Alleviating Impact of the Flexible Robotic Arm

A Planar Beam Finite-Element Formulation With Individually Interpolated Shear Deformation

On a Discrete Chaos Induction Via an Aperiodic Kicks Pattern

Assessment of Linearization Approaches for Multibody Dynamics Formulations

Accuracy of Wearable Sensors for Estimating Joint Reactions

The “α-Invariant”: An Energy-Based Nonlinear Minimal Damping Model for Robotic Joints With Friction

Analysis and Computation of Two Body Impact in Three Dimensions

Robust Generation of Limit Cycles in Nonlinear Systems: Application on Two Mechanical Systems

Experimental Validation of a Nonlinear Model Calibration Method Based on Multiharmonic Frequency Responses

Rail Passenger Vehicle Crashworthiness Simulations Using Multibody Dynamics Approaches

Wheel–Rail Impact at Crossings: Relating Dynamic Frictional Contact to Degradation

Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior of a Heavy Articulated Vehicle With Magnetorheological Dampers

Stability of the Size-Dependent and Functionally Graded Curvilinear Timoshenko Beams

Technical Brief

Analytical Approximations for Stick–Slip Amplitudes and Frequency of Duffing Oscillator

Parallel Computing Scheme for Three-Dimensional Long Train System Dynamics

Computational Analysis of the U.S. Forest Fires

Periodic Motions With Overshooting Phases of a Two-Mass Stick–Slip Oscillator

Chaotic Motion in a Flexible Rotating Beam and Synchronization

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