The objective of this study is to mitigate, or even completely eliminate, the limit cycle oscillations in mechanical systems using a passive nonlinear absorber, termed the nonlinear tuned vibration absorber (NLTVA). An unconventional aspect of the NLTVA is that the mathematical form of its restoring force is not imposed a priori, as it is the case for most existing nonlinear absorbers. The NLTV...

Visual performance on many simple pattern discrimination tasks can be accurately predicted by quasi-linear models composed of oriented linear filters followed by simple contrast nonlinearities. However, many complex discrimination tasks require highly nonlinear processes for their explanation. Evidence is provided for two nonlinear processes in pattern discrimination: (i) one process involves a...

In this paper, nonlinear rigid body dynamics for rotorcraft mathematical model is studied. A linearization of helicopter flight dynamics is evaluated. Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) with gain scheduled LQ optimal control is designed based on look-up tables. Stability analyses are performed and results are illustrated graphically for open and closed-loop systems. As seen from results, LQ...

This paper aims to guide structural engineers on how apply the rapid nonlinear time history analysis (RNLTHA) procedure effectively predict seismic demand, taking into account ductility and overstrength, effects of dynamic phenomena including cyclic degradation strength stiffness in structures, a direct expedient manner. The shortcoming conventional force-based approach design involving use for...

Analysis of speech signals can be performed with the aid of linear or nonlinear statistics using appropriate prediction algorithms. In this contribution, speech features are treated using the results of a nonlinear prediction based on Volterra series. Features are investigated representing the prediction gain by nonlinear statistics and representing individual coefficients of the nonlinear comp...

The high noise levels associated with full-scale military aircraft result in nonlinear propagation, which results in acoustic shock formation and can alter noise perception. This propagation has been modeled for other aircraft but previous studies have been limited in scope, showing results for only select engine conditions and angles. Recent data measured near an F-35B allow for a more complet...