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OverviewMany types of engineering structure exhibit non-linear behaviour under real operating conditions. Sometimes the unpredicted non-linear behaviour of a system results in catastrophic failure. In civil engineering, grandstands at sporting events and concerts may be prone to non-linear oscillations due to looseness of joints, friction and crowd movements. In the aerospace industry, non-linear motions may have serious implications for fatigue life. In the automotive industry, examples include brake squeal and undesirable engine mounting oscillations. Engineers of all types will encounter non-linear behaviour in a system at some time in their working lives and should be able to recognise it. This book provides a background in techniques that can be applied to situations in which non-linearity plays, or is suspected to play, a role in the dynamic structural behaviour. Both analytical and experimental methods are covered and their application to real structures is described. Many examples of non-linearity in real engineering systems are studied. The authors strike a good balance between theory and application. The book is designed for engineers and scientists in the fields of structural dynamics and non-linearity. It will also be a useful supplementary reader for postgraduate and senior undergraduate students on engineering courses. Full Product DetailsAuthor: K Worden , G.R Tomlinson (Sheffield University, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 1.420kg ISBN: 9780750303569ISBN 10: 0750303565 Pages: 680 Publication Date: 07 December 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsLinear systems. From linear to nonlinear. FRFs of nonlinear systems. The Hilbert transform - a practical approach. The Hilbert transform - a complex analytical approach. System identification - discrete-time. System identification - continuous-time. The Volterra Series and higher-order frequency response functions. Experimental case studies. Appendices.ReviewsThis book provides an important contribution to the challenging world of non-linear structural dynamics and mechanical vibration. One of the most interesting features of the book is the perfect balance the authors have provided, between computational and experimental methods, and between theory and practical applications. I strongly recommend this book to researchers (in engineering and sciences) and practicing engineers (in aerospace, civil and mechanical industries) who are actively investigating the role of non-linearities in structural and mechanical systems. It could be used as a supplementary or reference text for graduate and undergraduate students in this field. R Singh, Ohio State University ok provides an important contribution to the challenging world of non-linear structural dynamics and mechanical vibration. One of the most interesting features of the book is the perfect balance the authors have provided, between computational and experimental methods, and between theory and practical applications. I strongly recommend this book to researchers (in engineering and sciences) and practicing engineers (in aerospace, civil and mechanical industries) who are actively investigating the role of non-linearities in structural and mechanical systems. It could be used as a supplementary or reference text for graduate and undergraduate students in this field. R Singh, Ohio State University Author InformationWorden, K Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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