The Institute for Nonlinear Dynamics of Coupled Structures and Interfaces (ND-CSI) is a six week long graduate student research collaboration hosted by Rice University. This year, students will work in teams of four on four problems germane to interfacial mechanics: in situ measurements of the evolution of contact pressure in an interface under dynamic loading, nonlinear system identification of jointed structures with interacting modes, the effects of non-flat interfaces on system dynamics, and a comparison of nonlinear modal testing methods for nonlinear structures. For more information, contact Matthew Brake (brake at rice.edu) or visit the Mechadynamics Lab web page.
The Institute for Nonlinear Dynamics of Coupled Structures and Interfaces, Summer 2017