Title

Responses of bilinear and impacting systems subjected to regular waves

Authors

Somchai Sumanuskajonkul, University of Rhode Island
Sau-Lon James Hu, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

1-1-1992

Abstract

The dynamic responses of bilinear and impacting oscillators subjected to harmonic loadings are investigated. Differing from previous studies in which bifurcation diagrams were developed by having the frequency ratio of excitation and structure as the controlling parameter, this study selects either the damping ratio or the stiffness ratio as the controlling parameter. An important finding is that chaotic motions may occur at high damping situations even when periodic motions are found at identical low damping systems.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Proceedings of Engineering Mechanics

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Sumanuskajonkul, Somchai, and Sau-Lon J. Hu. "Responses of bilinear and impacting systems subjected to regular waves." Proceedings of Engineering Mechanics (1992): 196-199. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/oce_facpubs/300