Nonlinear Dynamics of Suspended Cables under Periodic Excitation in Thermal Environments: Two-to-One Internal Resonance

Abstract

The temperature change is a non-negligible factor in examining the vibration behaviors of the cable structures. For this reason, the paper aims at investigating the thermal effects on suspended cables’ resonant responses considering two-to-one internal resonances. Firstly, a nonlinear continuous condensed model of the suspended cable under periodic excitation in thermal environments is adopted. Then, a multidimensional discretized model is constructed via the Galerkin method. Following the multiple scaling procedure, the modulation equations with both polar and Cartesian forms are obtained, which are solved numerically. A complete dynamic scenario is presented through bifurcation diagrams, phase portraits, time history curves, Fourier spectra, and Poincaré sections in three internal resonant cases. Numerical examples show that a small change in the static configuration due to thermal effects induces some noticeable changes in dynamic behaviors. The response amplitude, the nonlinear spring behavior, the resonant and stability region, the multi-periodic and chaotic motions are all dependent on temperature changes. Additional Hopf bifurcations might be found due to temperature changes, and it may lead to some more complicated dynamic characteristics. A good agreement between the perturbation and numerical solutions is observed to confirm the results’ correctness and accuracy.