MS Title:
Vibration analysis and suppression on nonlinear structures with random loads

Description:
Engineering and civil structures are usually subjected to random loads such as earthquakes and winds. Due to the nonlinearity of structural materials (such as hysteresis) and the geometric nonlinearity during strong vibrations, structures often experience nonlinear random vibrations. Severe vibration may affect the lifespan of the structure and even lead to local or overall damage. Vibration analysis and suppression of structures with random loads have been of main concern to the civil engineering community. In recent years, many advanced random vibration methods and novel vibration suppression techniques have been proposed. In view of this situation, the aim of this mini-symposium is to address the latest advances in theories and methods for vibration analysis of structures with random loads. It also focuses on the development of theories and techniques for vibration suppression, including passive, semi-active, and active approaches. Contributions related to these topics are welcome, as well as other pertinent subjects. The scope of the mini-symposium is broad, contributions related to the following topics and other pertinent topics are welcome.

Session Chairs:
Ying Lei, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China. E-mail: ylei@xmu.edu.cn
Zhonghua Liu, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China. E-mail: liuzh@xmu.edu.cn
Ronghua Huan, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. E-mail: rhhuan@zju.edu.cn
Lincong Chen, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, China, Email: chen000241@126.com