A new stochastic equivalent linearization implementation for prediction of geometrically nonlinear vibrations

Abstract

In this paper, the problem of random vibration of geometrically nonlinear MDOF structures is considered. The solutions obtained by application of two different versions of a stochastic linearization method are compared with exact (F-P-K) solutions. The formulation of a relatively new version of the stochastic linearization method (energy-based version) is generalized to the MDOF system case. Also, a new method for determination of nonlinear stiffness coefficients for MDOF structures is demonstrated. This method in combination with the equivalent linearization technique is implemented in a new computer program. Results in terms of root-mean-square (RMS) displacements obtained by using the new program and an existing in-house code are compared for two examples of beam-like structures. Introduction Resurgent interest in high speed fight vehicles and the daily operation of the aging commercial and military aircraft fleets necessitate the further development of sonic fatigue technology t...

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