Nonlinear Dynamics of a Duffing-Like Negative Stiffness Oscillator: Modeling and Experimental Characterization

In this paper, a negative stiffness oscillator is modelled and tested to exploit its nonlinear dynamical characteristics. The oscillator is part of a device designed to improve the current collection quality in railway overhead contact lines, and it acts like an asymmetric double-well Duffing system...

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Main Authors: D. Anastasio, A. Fasana, L. Garibaldi, S. Marchesiello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Shock and Vibration
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3593018