Abstract: The high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of a complete wind turbine model usually require significant computational resources. It will require much more resources if the fluid–structure interactions ...

Abstract: This paper aims at analyzing the coupled nonlinear dynamical behavior of geometrically imperfect shear deformable extensible microbeams based on the thirdorder shear deformation and modified couple stress theories. Using ...

Abstract: The three-dimensional (3D) nonlinear dynamics of an axially accelerating beam is examined numerically taking into account all of the longitudinal, transverse, and lateral displacements and inertia. Hamilton’s principle is ...

Abstract: The nonlinear extremely large-amplitude oscillation of a cantilever subject to motion constraints is examined for the first time. In order to be able to model the large-amplitude oscillations accurately, the equation ...

Abstract: The nonlinear behavior of a piezoelectrically actuated clamped–clamped beam has been examined numerically while highlighting the nonsymmetric response of the system. The nonlinearly coupled electromechanical model of the ...

Abstract: In this study, a new geometrically exact nonlinear model is developed for accurate analysis of buckling and postbuckling behavior of beams, for the first time. Three-dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis is conducted ...

Abstract: In this study, a new geometrically exact nonlinear model is developed for accurate analysis of buckling and postbuckling behavior of beams, for the first time. Three-dimensional nonlinear finite element analysis is conducted ...

Abstract: The threedimensional nonlinear global dynamics of an axially moving viscoelastic beam is investigated numerically, retaining longitudinal, transverse, and lateral displacements and inertia. The nonlinear continuous model ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the internal energy transfer and modal interactions in the dynamical behavior of slightly curved microplates. Employing the thirdorder shear deformation theory, the microplate model is developed ...

Abstract: This paper presents complete nonlinear electromechanical models for energy harvesting devices consisting of multiple piezoelectric bimorphs (PBs) connected in parallel and series, for the first time. The proposed model is ...