Vibrations and stability : advanced theory, analysis, and tools /

This book ties together classical and modern topics of advanced vibration analysis in an interesting and lucid manner. It provides students with a background in elementary vibrations, with tools necessary for understanding and analyzing more complex dynamical phenomena that can be encountered in eng...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomsen, Jon Juel, 1959-
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, 2003.
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Vibration Basics
  • Eigenvalue Problems of Vibrations and Stability
  • Nonlinear Vibrations: Classical Local Theory
  • Nonlinear Multiple-DOF Systems: Local Analysis
  • Bifurcations
  • Chaotic Vibrations
  • Special Effects of High-Frequency Excitation
  • Appendix A - Performing Numerical Simulations
  • Appendix B - Major Exercises
  • Appendix C - Mathematical Formulas
  • Appendix D - Vibration Modes and Frequencies for Structural Elements
  • Appendix E - Properties of Engineering Materials.