Abstract: The problem of a two-dimensional elastic system moving on a beam is considered. The moving elastic system or vehicle is represented by the structural members with distributed stiffness, damping, ...

Abstract: A modal superposition method for the dynamic analysis of a structure with Coulomb friction is presented. The finite element method is used to derive the equations of motion, and the nonlinearities ...

Abstract: A modal superposition method for the nonlinear dynamic analysis of a structure subjected to multiple support motions is presented. The nonlinearities are due to clearances between the components ...

Abstract: A finite element method is applied to analyze the dynamic response of a beam supported by layered inertial foundation and subjected to moving loads. The foundation is represented by the modified ...

Abstract: A modal superposition method for analyzing nonlinear structural dynamic problems involving impact between components is developed and evaluated. The finite-element method is used to express the ...