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Computational Methods for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

Theory and Applications in Aerospace Engineering

  • 1st Edition - September 28, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Xuechuan Wang, Xiaokui Yue, Honghua Dai, Haoyang Feng, Satya N. Atluri
  • Language: English

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Computational Methods for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems: Theory and Applications in Aerospace Engineering proposes novel ideas and develops highly-efficient and accurate methods for solving nonlinear dynamic systems, drawing inspiration from the weighted residual method and the asymptotic method. Proposed methods can be used both for real-time simulation and the analysis of nonlinear dynamics in aerospace engineering. The book introduces global estimation methods and local computational methods for nonlinear dynamic systems. Starting from the classic asymptotic, finite difference and weighted residual methods, typical methods for solving nonlinear dynamic systems are considered.

In addition, new high-performance methods are proposed, such as time-domain collocation and local variational iteration. The book summarizes and develops computational methods for strongly nonlinear dynamic systems and considers the practical application of the methods within aerospace engineering.

Key features

  • Presents global methods for solving periodic nonlinear dynamical behaviors
  • Gives local methods for solving transient nonlinear responses
  • Outlines computational methods for linear, nonlinear, ordinary and partial differential equations
  • Emphasizes the development of accurate and efficient numerical methods that can be used in real-world missions
  • Reveals practical applications of methods through orbital mechanics and structural dynamics

Readership

Senior undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers and engineers who are interested in nonlinear computational methods

Table of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 The weighted residual methods

1.1.1 Problem description

1.1.2 Primal methods

1.1.3 Mixed methods

1.2 Application of weighted residual methods

1.2.1 Transient motions

1.2.2 Periodic motions

1.3 Finite difference methods

1.3.1 Explicit methods

1.3.2 Implicit methods

1.4 Asymptotic methods

1.4.1 Perturbation method

1.4.2 Adomian decomposition method

1.4.3 Picard iteration method
References

Chapter 2 Harmonic Balance Method and Time Domain Collocation Method

2.1 Collocation in a period of oscillation

2.2 Relationship between collocation and harmonic balance

2.2.1 Harmonic balance method

2.2.2 High dimensional harmonic balance method

2.2.3 Equivalence between HDHB and collocation

2.3 Initialization of Newton-Raphson method

2.3.1 Initial values for undamped system

2.3.2 Initial values for damped system

2.4 Numerical examples

2.4.1 Undamped Duffing equation

2.4.2 Damped Duffing equation
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
References

Chapter 3 Dealiasing for Harmonic Balance and Time Domain Collocation Methods

3.1 Governing equations of the airfoil model

3.2 Formulation of the HB method

3.2.1 Numerical approximation of Jacobian matrix

3.2.2 Explicit Jacobian matrix of HB

3.2.3 Mathematical aliasing of HB method

3.3 Formulation of the TDC method

3.3.1 Explicit Jacobian matrix of TDC

3.3.2 Mathematical aliasing of the TDC method

3.4 Numerical examples

3.4.1 RK4 results and spectral analysis

3.4.2 HBEJ vs. HBNJ

3.4.3 Aliasing analysis of the HB and TDC methods

3.4.4 Dealiasing via a marching procedure
Appendix
References

Chapter 4 Application of Time Domain Collocation in Formation Flying of Satellites

4.1 TDC searching scheme for periodic relative orbits

4.2 Initial values for TDC method

4.2.1 The C-W equations

4.2.2 The T-H equations

4.3 Evaluation of TDC search scheme

4.3.1 Projected closed orbit

4.3.2 Closed loop control

4.4 Numerical results
Appendix
References

Chapter 5 Local Variational Iteration Method

5.1 VIM and its relationship with PIM and ADM

5.1.1 VIM

5.1.2 Comparison of VIM with PIM and ADM

5.2 Local variational iteration method

5.2.1 Limitations of Global VIM

5.2.2 Variational homotopy method

5.2.3 Methodology of LVIM

5.3 Conclusion
References

Chapter 6 Collocation of Local Variational Iteration Method

6.1 Modifications of LVIM

6.1.1 Algorithm-1

6.1.2 Algorithm-2

6.1.3 Algorithm-3

6.2 Implementation of LVIM

6.2.1 Discretization using collocation

6.2.2 Collocation of algorithm-1

6.2.3 Collocation of algorithm-2

6.2.4 Collocation of algorithm-3

6.3 Numerical examples

6.3.1 The forced Duffing equation

6.3.2 The Lorenz system

6.3.3 The multiple coupled Duffing equations

6.4 Conclusion
References

Chapter 7 Application of Local Variational Iteration Method in Orbital Mechanics

7.1 LVIM and Quasi-Linearization Method

7.1.1 Local Variational Iteration Method

7.1.2 Quasi-Linearization method

7.2 Perturbed orbit propagation

7.2.1 Comparison of LVIM with MCPI

7.2.2 Comparison of LVIM with Runge-Kutta 12(10)

7.3 Perturbed Lambert’s problem

7.3.1 Using LVIM

7.3.2 Using Fish-Scale-Growing method

7.3.3 Using QLVIM

7.4 Conclusion
References

Chapter 8 Applications of Local Variational Iteration Method in Structural Dynamics

8.1 Elucidation of LVIM in structural dynamics

8.1.1 Formulae of LVIM

8.1.2 Large time interval collocation

8.1.3 LVIM algorithms for structural dynamical system

8.2 Mathematical model of a buckled beam

8.3 Nonlinear vibrations of a buckled beam

8.3.1 Bifurcations and chaos

8.3.2 Comparison between HHT and LVIM algorithms

8.4 Conclusion

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 29, 2022
  • Language: English

About the authors

XW

Xuechuan Wang

Xuechuan Wang is an Associate Researcher at Northwestern Polytechnical University, China. His research has focused on the frontiers of space exploration, and specifically, on computational methods for nonlinear dynamical systems.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Researcher, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

XY

Xiaokui Yue

Xiaokui Yue is a Professor at Northwestern Technical University, China. His research has focused on the frontiers of space exploration and on computational methods for nonlinear dynamical systems.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Northwestern Technical University, China

HD

Honghua Dai

Honghua Dai is a Professor at Northwestern Technical University, China. His research has focused on the frontiers of space exploration and, specifically, on computational methods for nonlinear dynamical systems.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Northwestern Technical University, China

HF

Haoyang Feng

Haoyang Feng is a Doctoral Student at Northwestern Polytechnical University, China. He works on computational methods for nonlinear dynamical systems at Northwestern Polytechnical University, a leading institute at the frontier of space exploration.
Affiliations and expertise
Doctoral Student, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

SA

Satya N. Atluri

Presidential Chair & University Distinguished Professor of Texas Tech University, has a fellowship of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, and academy membership of USA National Academy of Engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Texas Tech University, USA

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