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Dynamics of composite nonlinear systems and materials for engineering applications and energy harvesting – The role of nonlinear dynamics and complexity in new developments p. 1479

G. Litak and E. Manoach

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01939-3

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Nonlinear dynamics of galloping-based piezoaeroelastic energy harvesters p. 1483

A. Abdelkefi, Z. Yan and M.R. Hajj

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01940-x

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A variable stiffness transverse mode shape memory alloy actuator as a minimally invasive organ positioner p. 1503

W. Anderson, A. Eshghinejad, R. Azadegan, C. Cooper and M. Elahinia

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01941-9

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Dynamics of an axially functionally graded beam under axial load p. 1519

E. Babilio

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01942-8

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Adaptive fuzzy sliding mode control of smart structures p. 1541

W.M. Bessa, A.S. de Paula and M.A. Savi

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01943-7

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Nonlinear dynamics of a bistable piezoelectric-composite energy harvester for broadband application p. 1553

D.N. Betts, C.R. Bowen, H.A. Kim, N. Gathercole, C.T. Clarke and D.J. Inman

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01944-6

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Dynamic isolation systems using tunable nonlinear stiffness beams p. 1563

M.I. Friswell and E.I. Saavedra Flores

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01945-5

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A non-ideal portal frame energy harvester controlled using a pendulum p. 1575

I. Iliuk, J.M. Balthazar, A.M. Tusset, J.R.C. Piqueira, B. Rodrigues de Pontes, J.L.P. Felix and Á.M. Bueno

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01946-4

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Crack propagation in functionally graded strip under thermal shock p. 1587

I.V. Ivanov, T. Sadowski and D. Pietras

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01947-3

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An autoparametric energy harvester p. 1597

K. Kecik and M. Borowiec

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01948-2

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Energy harvesting in the nonlinear two-masses piezoelastic system driven by harmonic excitations p. 1607

K. Kucab, G. Górski and J. Mizia

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01949-1

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Multi-scale energy exchanges between a nonlinear oscillator of Bouc-Wen type and another coupled nonlinear system p. 1617

C.-H. Lamarque, A. Ture Savadkoohi and M. Naudan

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01950-8

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Analysis of chaotic non-isothermal solutions of thermomechanical shape memory oscillators p. 1637

Grzegorz Litak, Davide Bernardini, Arkadiusz Syta, Giuseppe Rega and Andrzej Rysak

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01951-7

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Dynamics of a laminated composite beam with delamination and inclusions p. 1649

E. Manoach, J. Warminski, A. Mitura and S. Samborski

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01952-6

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Stationary response of nonlinear magneto-piezoelectric energy harvester systems under stochastic excitation p. 1665

W. Martens, U. von Wagner and G. Litak

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01953-5

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Nonlinear dynamics of complex hysteretic systems: Oscillator in a magnetic field p. 1675

G. Radons and A. Zienert

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01954-4

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An ocean kinetic energy converter for low-power applications using piezoelectric disk elements p. 1685

C. Viñolo, D. Toma, A. Mànuel and J. del Rio

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01955-3

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A comparison between nonlinear cantilever and buckled beam for energy harvesting p. 1699

H. Vocca, F. Cottone, I. Neri and L. Gammaitoni

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01956-2

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Analytical periodic motions in a parametrically excited, nonlinear rotating blade p. 1707

F. Wang and A.C.J. Luo

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01957-1

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Energy harvesting based on piezoelectric Ericsson cycles in a piezoceramic material p. 1733

B. Zhang, B. Ducharne, D. Guyomar and G. Sebald

Published online: 30 September 2013

DOI: 10.1140/epjst/e2013-01958-0

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