Non-Linear Modal Interaction in a Clamped-Clamped Beam: Part I — Deterministic Approach

Abstract

Abstract The nonstationary response characteristics of multimode interaction in a clamped beam subjected to harmonic excitation is investigated. The nonlinear coupling of the first three modes is considered and resulted in a fourth order internal resonance condition for certain values of initial static axial load. The method of multiple time scales is employed to derive five equations in amplitudes and phase angles. It is found that the beam cannot reach any stationary solution in the neighborhood of the combination internal resonance. Within a small range of internal detuning parameter the third mode, which is externally excited, is found to transfer energy to the first two modes. Outside this region, the response is governed by a unimodal response of the third mode which follows the Duffing oscillator characteristics. The boundaries that separate unimodal and mixed mode responses are obtained in terms of the excitation level, damping ratios and internal resonance detuning parameter. The domains of attraction of the two response regimes are also obtained. The experimental results and response characteristics to random excitation will be reported in parts II and III, respectively.