Smart Structure, Nonlinear Dynamics and Control - Hardcover

Guran, Ardeshir; Inman, David J.

 
9780134344577: Smart Structure, Nonlinear Dynamics and Control

Synopsis

Nonlinear dynamics and the associated areas of smart structures and control have recently seen an explosion of interest in response to a rich variety of new and interesting research breakthroughs. Although a book of this size cannot contain a detailed summary of all these engaging results, it does offer a sampling of exciting research areas in an assortment of fast-growing branches of mechanics and control. Smart Structures, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control involves a modicum of applied mathematics and will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in engineering and physics.

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Synopsis

This text presents material on major subjects in of dynamical systems, with emphasis on the emerging areas of smart structures and nonlinear methodologies. It covers tools for analyzing observed chaotic data; closed form solutions of response curves of nonlinear vibrating systems; stability/control of nonlinear mechanical systems; and more.

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