Melnikov's method for a general nonlinear vibro-impact oscillator

Wei Xu, Jinqian Feng, Haiwu Rong

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Abstract

Melnikov's method is presented for a general nonlinear vibro-impact oscillator, and Melnikov function for homoclinic orbits is obtained analytically. A Duffing vibro-impact oscillator is given to illustrate the application of the procedures. The obtained results are verified by the phase portrait, Poincaré surface of section and bifurcation diagrams.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)418-426
Number of pages9
JournalNonlinear Analysis, Theory, Methods and Applications
Volume71
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2009

Keywords

  • Homoclinic orbit
  • Melnikov's method
  • Non-smooth system
  • Vibro-impact oscillator

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