MS 03

Dynamic Stability, Multistability and Buckling-induced Smart Applications

Organizers

Paulo B. Gonçalves,
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Francesco Pellicano,
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy

Carlos E.N. Mazzilli,
University of São Paulo, Brazil

Abstract

The Mini-Symposium aims at highlighting/discussing new developments in the area of nonlinear dynamics of continuous e discrete structural systems with emphasis on dynamic buckling, multistability and buckling-induced smart applications. A growing interdisciplinary area in nonlinear dynamics. Although the static buckling and post-buckling behavior of structures such as bars, plates and shells have received due attention for many decades and still constitute an important research area in engineering, dynamic buckling has received much less attention. Dynamic buckling may be deleterious or advantageous, depending on the application. In the former case, it may lead to damage or collapse of the structure; in the latter case it may enable a desirable change of the structural form as in deployable and morphing structures, metamaterials, energy harvesting, soft robotic and vibration control. The character of the mini-symposium is broad and may include papers of theoretical, numerical, experimental and of applied nature. In addition to dynamic buckling, topics such as nonlinear resonances, jump phenomenon in a nonlinear oscillatory system, multi-well systems and escape from potential well, dynamic instabilities of discrete and continuous systems (smooth/non-smooth), large amplitude vibrations of systems under deterministic and random loads are welcome. Solutions employing analytical, semi-analytical, or numerical approaches are expected. Experimental studies as verification of theoretical results or primary research at various scales including nano-mechanics are of the particular interest. Papers dealing with application in both the classical fields of civil, mechanical, aerospace and naval engineering and emerging areas are welcome.