Vibrations and Stability: Advanced Theory, Analysis, and Tools

This book is a comprehensive guide to advanced vibration analysis, covering classical and modern topics for advanced students, university teachers, and researchers in mechanical/structural engineering dynamics. It provides a set of useful tools for understanding and analyzing complex dynamical phenomena, from basic linear vibration theory to bifurcation analysis, chaotic vibrations, and special high-frequency effects. With relevant examples from real systems, it is user-friendly and meets the increasing interest in nonlinear dynamics in mechanical/structural engineering.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 529 pages
Publication date: 19 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book seamlessly weaves together classical and contemporary themes of advanced vibration analysis, presenting them in an engaging and accessible manner. Its primary audience consists of advanced students, university professors, and researchers specializing in mechanical/structural engineering dynamics, as well as professional engineers seeking to bolster their theoretical foundation. While assuming a foundational understanding of elementary vibrations, it offers a valuable toolkit for comprehending and analyzing the intricate dynamical phenomena encountered in engineering and scientific endeavors.

The text begins by summarizing the fundamental principles of basic linear vibration theory, progressing to explore diverse forms of nonlinearity and nonlinear interaction. It delves into bifurcation analysis, chaotic vibrations, and specialized high-frequency effects, equipping students with the skills to analyze simple models, identify nonlinear phenomena, and utilize advanced tools like perturbation analysis and bifurcation analysis.

By focusing on a select group of straightforward yet generic models, the book comprehensively covers the qualitative behavior of a wide array of mechanical/structural systems. The key examples discussed can be fabricated as tangible physical models for classroom demonstrations, enhancing the learning experience.

Moreover, the book elucidates theory through relevant real-world examples, making it user-friendly and aligned with the growing interest in and significance of nonlinear dynamics in mechanical/structural engineering. In its 3rd edition, this publication has been extensively revised and updated, featuring numerous new topics, sections, figures, exercise problems, literature references, and additional resources. A separately available booklet containing worked-out solutions to exercise problems further supports the learning process.

Weight: 836g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030680473
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2021