Suppressing Nonlinear Resonant Vibrations via NINDF Control in Beam Structures

Abstract

In this paper, a unique method for controlling the effects of nonlinear vibrational responses in a cantilever beam system under harmonic excitation is presented. The Nonlinear Integral Negative Derivative Feedback (NINDF) controller is used for this purpose in this study. With this method, the cantilever beam is represented by a three-DOF nonlinear system, and the NINDF controller is represented by a first-order and second-order filter. The authors derive analytical solutions for the autonomous system with the controller by utilising perturbation analysis on the linearised system model. This study aims to reduce vibration amplitudes in a nonlinear dynamic system, specifically when 1:1 internal resonance occurs. The stability of the system is assessed using the Routh–Hurwitz criterion. Moreover, symmetry is present in the frequency–response curves (FRCs) for a variety of parameter values. The results show that, when compared to other controllers, the effectiveness of vibration suppression is directly correlated with the product of the NINDF control signal. The amplitude response of the system is demonstrated, and the analytical solutions are validated through numerical simulations using the fourth-order Runge–Kutta method. The accuracy and reliability of the suggested approach are demonstrated via the significant correlation between the analytical and numerical results.