Institute for Nonlinear Mechanics

The Institute for Nonlinear Mechanics conducts fundamental research on nonlinear mechanical systems using both theoretical and experimental methods.

Research on nonlinear dynamical systems
Research on nonlinear dynamical systems
Our work on the tippedisk highlights our research philosophy: combining mathematical analysis with numerical modeling and experimental validation.
Nonlinear modes in nonsmooth dynamical systems
Nonlinear modes in nonsmooth dynamical systems
We develop model-order reduction methods that capture the dynamics of nonsmooth piecewise linear systems. Our approach extends the parametrization method of invariant manifolds from smooth to nonsmooth systems, allowing us to parametrize their invariant cones and use them to derive accurate reduced-order models.
Simulation of complex multibody systems with contact
Simulation of complex multibody systems with contact
The simulation of rockfall protection nets showcases how methods from the research field Nonsmooth Dynamics can be used to come to an efficient simulation code for multibody systems with impact and friction.
Stability analysis of periodic solutions
Stability analysis of periodic solutions
We the develop the Koopman-Hill projection method: a novel method to assess the stability of periodic solutions using the Hill matrix. The method uses the Koopman operator, which provides a way to approximate the dynamics of a nonlinear system by a linear time-invariant system of higher order.
Numerical methods for nonsmooth systems
Numerical methods for nonsmooth systems
The simulation of contact between flexible structures demands higher-order time-integration methods for nonsmooth mechanical systems with frictional contact and impacts.
Tendon-driven continuum robot
Tendon-driven continuum robot
We develop a tendon-driven continuum robot and use motion tracking to achieve closed-loop force control.
Nonlinear dynamics of a Vibro-impact Nonlinear Energy Sink
Nonlinear dynamics of a Vibro-impact Nonlinear Energy Sink
The Method of Multiple Scales, combined with an impact-mapping approach, provides the tools needed to derive design rules for a vibro-impact NES.
Stability analysis of fractionally damped dynamical systems
Stability analysis of fractionally damped dynamical systems
We aim to extend the Hill stability method to analyze the stability of mechanical systems with fractional damping.
Material modeling using fractional derivatives
Material modeling using fractional derivatives
We develop material models for long time-scales using fractional calculus, i.e. derivatives of non-integer order with respect to time. The resulting constitutive equations are used in finite element simulations in order to calculate the deformation processes of concrete structures. A verification of the methodology is realized by comparison with experimental data from creep and relaxation tests with concrete samples.

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Remco I. Leine

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