Fractional order hybrid system dynamics.

Dynamics of multi deformable bodies coupled by standard light fractional order discrete continuum layers is described by coupled partial fractional order differential equations. A mathematical analogy and phenomenological mapping between generalized coordinates of fractional order discrete chain systems and eigen time functions correspond to one of infinite numbers of eigen amplitude functions of dynamics of multi deformable bodies (beams, plates or membranes) coupled by standard light fractional order discrete continuum layers are identified. Eigen fractional order vibration modes are approximately determined analytically and graphically presented. A number of theorems is defined and proofed. (© 2013 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]