F. M. A. Silva

Multistability and global dynamics of orthogonally coupled von Mises trusses with unilateral contact

This work investigates the nonlinear dynamics of a system composed of two orthogonally coupled von Mises trusses connected through a unilateral elastic element. A discrete model is derived using an energy-based formulation, accounting for geometric nonlinearities and unilateral effects. The static response is analyzed...