Numerical schemes based on the Boundary Element Method are proposed to perform Nonsmooth Modal Analysis. The latter aims at finding continuous families of periodic orbits of mechanical systems featuring unilateral contact constraints. In this contribution, a simple one-dimensional rod system is targeted. The frequency response, in the form of backbonecurve diagrams, and displacement field are presented. The proposed results compare well with existing studies on this topic.
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