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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering D-index 38 Citations 5,706 213 World Ranking 1257 National Ranking 523

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Nonlinear system
  • Mathematical analysis

Lawrence N. Virgin mainly investigates Nonlinear system, Control theory, Vibration, Attractor and Structural health monitoring. Lawrence N. Virgin has researched Nonlinear system in several fields, including Applied mathematics, Flutter, Classical mechanics and Forcing. The concepts of his Control theory study are interwoven with issues in Periodic function, Piecewise linear function and Statistical physics.

His Vibration research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Structural engineering, Buckling and Geometry, Curvature. The various areas that Lawrence N. Virgin examines in his Geometry study include Shooting method, Beam, Transmissibility, Vibration isolation and Mechanics. His Attractor research includes elements of Chaotic and Duffing equation.

His most cited work include:

  • Nonlinear Behavior of a Typical Airfoil Section with Control Surface Freeplay: a Numerical and Experimental Study (214 citations)
  • Resonances of a Harmonically Forced Duffing Oscillator with Time Delay State Feedback (161 citations)
  • Vibration of Axially-Loaded Structures (158 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Nonlinear system, Structural engineering, Mechanics, Control theory and Vibration. His Nonlinear system study incorporates themes from Attractor, Mathematical analysis, Aeroelasticity, Classical mechanics and Statistical physics. He interconnects Geometry, Deflection and Bifurcation in the investigation of issues within Mechanics.

His work carried out in the field of Control theory brings together such families of science as Piecewise linear function and Chaotic. The Vibration study combines topics in areas such as Shooting method and Curvature. His work in Buckling covers topics such as Arch which are related to areas like Snap through.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Nonlinear system (30.32%)
  • Structural engineering (26.24%)
  • Mechanics (25.34%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2013-2021)?

  • Nonlinear system (30.32%)
  • Mechanics (25.34%)
  • Structural engineering (26.24%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary areas of investigation include Nonlinear system, Mechanics, Structural engineering, Control theory and Buckling. His Nonlinear system research is mostly focused on the topic Bifurcation. His study in Mechanics is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Vibration, Gravity, Potential energy, Nonlinear mechanics and Arch.

His work on Stiffness and Beam as part of general Structural engineering research is frequently linked to Sine wave and Elementary theory, thereby connecting diverse disciplines of science. His biological study deals with issues like Chaotic, which deal with fields such as Line. His Buckling research incorporates elements of Thermal, Load carrying, Geometry, Boundary value problem and Buckle.

Between 2013 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Coexisting equilibria and stability of a shallow arch: Unilateral displacement-control experiments and theory (32 citations)
  • Sensitivity in the structural behavior of shallow arches (32 citations)
  • A Tube Dynamics Perspective Governing Stability Transitions: An Example Based on Snap-through Buckling (18 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Nonlinear system
  • Mathematical analysis

Lawrence N. Virgin mostly deals with Nonlinear system, Mechanics, Control theory, Structural engineering and Buckling. His Nonlinear system study also includes

  • Line, Computer simulation, Differential equation, Saddle and Linearization most often made with reference to Equations of motion,
  • Saddle point which connect with Classical mechanics, Invariant manifold and Beam. In his study, Forcing is inextricably linked to Snap through, which falls within the broad field of Mechanics.

His research integrates issues of Chaotic and Mathematical analysis in his study of Control theory. His Structural engineering study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Vibration, Elasticity and Carbon nanotube. His studies deal with areas such as Geometry, Thermal and Boundary value problem as well as Buckling.

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Best Publications

Nonlinear Behavior of a Typical Airfoil Section with Control Surface Freeplay: a Numerical and Experimental Study

M.D. Conner;D.M. Tang;E.H. Dowell;L.N. Virgin.
Journal of Fluids and Structures (1997)

311 Citations

Introduction to Experimental Nonlinear Dynamics: A Case Study in Mechanical Vibration

Lawrence N. Virgin.
(2000)

292 Citations

Vibration of Axially-Loaded Structures

Lawrence N. Virgin.
(2007)

286 Citations

Resonances of a Harmonically Forced Duffing Oscillator with Time Delay State Feedback

Haiyan Hu;Earl H. Dowell;Lawrence N. Virgin.
Nonlinear Dynamics (1998)

220 Citations

Limit cycle behavior of an airfoil with a control surface

D. Tang;E.H. Dowell;L.N. Virgin.
Journal of Fluids and Structures (1998)

167 Citations

Vibration-based damage assessment utilizing state space geometry changes: local attractor variance ratio

M D Todd;J M Nichols;L M Pecora;L N Virgin.
Smart Materials and Structures (2001)

155 Citations

Vibration isolation using buckled struts

L.N. Virgin;R.B. Davis.
Journal of Sound and Vibration (2003)

153 Citations

Vibration isolation using extreme geometric nonlinearity

L.N. Virgin;S.T. Santillan;R.H. Plaut.
Journal of Sound and Vibration (2008)

138 Citations

Use of chaotic excitation and attractor property analysis in structural health monitoring

J. M. Nichols;M. D. Todd;M. Seaver;L. N. Virgin.
Physical Review E (2003)

131 Citations

Introduction to Experimental Nonlinear Dynamics

L N Virgin.
Measurement Science and Technology (2001)

130 Citations

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