Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications to Structural Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

The dynamics of structures of engineering interest is nonlinear by nature, despite the fact that designers often aim to keep the amplitude of vibration as low as possible, thus making the analysis with linear techniques sufficiently accurate. However, while nonlinear responses are much more difficult to study and, in some cases, may produce dangerous effects, there are already countless applications where nonlinearities are, or can be, exploited. This is the motivation for a deep change of paradigm concerning nonlinear dynamics and, therefore, the subject of one of the most active and exciting scientific frontiers is also fast becoming of paramount importance for real applications. In this regard, this Special Issue aims to collect original research articles and comprehensive reviews that consider any analytical, computational, or experimental aspect of nonlinear dynamics, paying special attention to engineering structures. Topics include but are not limited to continuous and discrete systems; composite, smart, lattice, or tensegrity structures; control, bifurcation, and synchronization phenomena; nonlinear responses of periodically or stochastically loaded structures; parametric excitation; periodic, quasi-periodic, and chaotic motion; fractional and nonlinear damping; dynamical integrity; analytical and numerical methods for nonlinear analysis; and geometrically exact beam models. Papers focused on numerical or experimental applications in any field of engineering, ranging from macro- to nanoscale, will also be highly appreciated.

Prof. Dr. Enrico Babilio
Guest Editor

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