This book presents a coherent framework for understanding the dynamics of piecewise-
smooth and hybrid systems. An informal introduction expounds the ubiquity of such models …

Page 1 LECTURE NOTES IN APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS VOL. 43 Raouf A.
Ibrahim Vibro-Impact Dynamics Modeling, Mapping and Applications Springer Page 2 Lecture …

This paper presents an overview of the current state of the art in the analysis of discontinuity-
induced bifurcations (DIBs) of piecewise smooth dynamical systems, a particularly relevant …

Non-linear-linear dynamics behaviour of the contact force is investigated for different cam
angular speeds (N) and different internal dimensions of the follower guide (FGID). The …

In this paper, a Linear Matrix Inequality-(an LMI-) based approach for designing a robust
state-feedback controller for a 1-DoF, periodically forced, impact mechanical oscillator …

This paper is concerned with the investigation of the nonlinear dynamic behavior of a one-
degree-of-freedom (1-DoF) impact mechanical oscillator subject to a single rigid constraint …

Dynamic response of a gear pair subjected to input and output torque or velocity fluctuations
is examined analytically. Such motions are commonly observed in various powertrain …

We investigate the complex bifurcation scenarios occurring in the dynamic response of a
piecewise-linear impact oscillator with drift, which is able to describe qualitatively the …

Cam-follower mechanisms are key in various mechatronic applications to convert rotary to
linear reciprocating motions. The dynamic behavior of these systems relies on the design …

We give a complete analysis of low-velocity dynamics close to grazing for a generic one
degree of freedom impact oscillator. This includes nondegenerate (quadratic) grazing and …