Abstract
In this work we apply and compare two algorithms for setting up Harmonic Balance equations and numerical continuation of the solution path for harmonically driven mechanical systems. The first algorithm relies on a predictor-corrector scheme and an Alternating Frequency-Time approach (AFT-PreCo). The second algorithm relies on a high-order Taylor series expansion of the solution path (asymptotic numerical method) and classical Harmonic Balance formulated entirely in the frequency domain (cHB-ANM). We conclude that the cHB-ANM is suited for smooth nonlinearities, for instance geometrically nonlinear finite element models. Here, cHB-ANM avoids aliasing errors and convinces with a numerically robust adjustment of the continuation step length and a continuous representation of the solution path. For non-smooth nonlinearities such as stick-slip friction or unilateral constraints, AFT-PreCo is better suited, and convinces with high numerical robustness and efficiency.
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