In this paper, we study numerically the effects of discontinuity in elasticity and damping on the dynamics of an electromechanical transducer. Frequency-response curves of oscillatory states are obtained. Bifurcation structures and transitions to nonperiodic or chaotic motion are found.

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
structural acoustics, vibrations, elasticity, damping, acoustic transducers, frequency response, bifurcation
Topics:
Bifurcation, Damping, Dynamics (Mechanics), Elasticity, Frequency response, Transducers
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