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Fundamentals of Ultrasonic Phased Arrays (Hardcover, 2014): Lester W. Schmerr Jr. Fundamentals of Ultrasonic Phased Arrays (Hardcover, 2014)
Lester W. Schmerr Jr.
R5,723 Discovery Miles 57 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes in detail the physical and mathematical foundations of ultrasonic phased array measurements.The book uses linear systems theory to develop a comprehensive model of the signals and images that can be formed with phased arrays. Engineers working in the field of ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) will find in this approach a wealth of information on how to design, optimize and interpret ultrasonic inspections with phased arrays. The fundamentals and models described in the book will also be of significant interest to other fields, including the medical ultrasound and seismology communities. A unique feature of this book is that it presents a unified theory of imaging with phased arrays that shows how common imaging methods such as the synthetic aperture focusing technique (SAFT), the total focusing method (TFM), and the physical optics far field inverse scattering (POFFIS) imaging method are all simplified versions of more fundamental and quantitative imaging approaches, called imaging measurement models.

To enhance learning, this book first describes the fundamentals of phased array systems using 2-D models, so that the complex 3-D cases normally found in practice can be more easily understood.In addition to giving a detailed discussion of phased array systems, Fundamentals of Ultrasonic Phased Arrays also provides MATLAB(r) functions and scripts, allowing the reader to conduct simulations of ultrasonic phased array transducers and phased array systems with the latest modeling technology."

Ductile Mode Cutting of Brittle Materials (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Kui Liu, Hao Wang, Xinquan Zhang Ductile Mode Cutting of Brittle Materials (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Kui Liu, Hao Wang, Xinquan Zhang
R2,827 Discovery Miles 28 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive interdisciplinary overview of ductile mode cutting of brittle materials, covering a range of topics from the fundamental physics to engineering practices. Discussing the machining mechanics and material properties, it explains the fundamental mechanism of ductile-to-brittle transition in the cutting of brittle materials. It also presents theoretical modeling and molecular dynamic simulation to demonstrate that ductile mode cutting can be achieved under certain conditions, as well as extensive experimental studies that produced smooth and damage-free surfaces on different materials, such as silicon, glass, tungsten carbide and calcium fluoride. Lastly, it explores how the ductile mode cutting performance and machinability of brittle materials can be further improved by hybrid machining processes like ultrasonic vibration and thermal-assisted cutting technologies in order to meet industry demands.

Single Piles in Liquefiable Ground - Seismic Response and Numerical Analysis Methods (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Rui Wang Single Piles in Liquefiable Ground - Seismic Response and Numerical Analysis Methods (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Rui Wang
R3,417 R1,758 Discovery Miles 17 580 Save R1,659 (49%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This thesis focuses on the seismic response of piles in liquefiable ground. It describes the design of a three-dimensional, unified plasticity model for large post-liquefaction shear deformation of sand, formulated and implemented for parallel computing. It also presents a three-dimensional, dynamic finite element analysis method for piles in liquefiable ground, developed on the basis of this model,. Employing a combination of case analysis, centrifuge shaking table experiments and numerical simulations using the proposed methods, it demonstrates the seismic response patterns of single piles in liquefiable ground. These include basic force-resistance mode, kinematic and inertial interaction coupling mechanism and major influence factors. It also discusses a beam on the nonlinear Winkler foundation (BNWF) solution and a modified neutral plane solution developed and validated using centrifuge experiments for piles in consolidating and reconsolidating ground. Lastly, it studies axial pile force and settlement during post-earthquake reconsolidation, showing pile axial force to be irrelevant in the reconsolidation process, while settlement is process dependent.

Mechanical Systems - A Unified Approach to Vibrations and Controls (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Roger F. Gans Mechanical Systems - A Unified Approach to Vibrations and Controls (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Roger F. Gans
R2,816 Discovery Miles 28 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This essential textbook concerns analysis and control of engineering mechanisms, which includes almost any apparatus with moving parts used in daily life, from musical instruments to robots. A particular characteristic of this book is that it presents with considerable breadth and rigor both vibrations and controls. Many contemporary texts combine both of these topics in a single, one term course. This text supports the more favorable circumstance where the material is covered in a one year sequence contains enough material for a two semester sequence, but it can also be used in a single semester course combining two topics. "Mechanical Systems: A Unified Approach to Vibrations and Controls" presents a common notation and approach to these closely related areas. Examples from the both vibrations and controls components are integrated throughout this text.

Optimal Design through the Sub-Relaxation Method - Understanding the Basic Principles (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Pablo Pedregal Optimal Design through the Sub-Relaxation Method - Understanding the Basic Principles (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Pablo Pedregal
R2,797 R1,762 Discovery Miles 17 620 Save R1,035 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a comprehensive guide to analyzing and solving optimal design problems in continuous media by means of the so-called sub-relaxation method. Though the underlying ideas are borrowed from other, more classical approaches, here they are used and organized in a novel way, yielding a distinct perspective on how to approach this kind of optimization problems. Starting with a discussion of the background motivation, the book broadly explains the sub-relaxation method in general terms, helping readers to grasp, from the very beginning, the driving idea and where the text is heading. In addition to the analytical content of the method, it examines practical issues like optimality and numerical approximation. Though the primary focus is on the development of the method for the conductivity context, the book's final two chapters explore several extensions of the method to other problems, as well as formal proofs. The text can be used for a graduate course in optimal design, even if the method would require some familiarity with the main analytical issues associated with this type of problems. This can be addressed with the help of the provided bibliography.

The Isogeometric Boundary Element Method (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Gernot Beer, Benjamin Marussig, Christian Duenser The Isogeometric Boundary Element Method (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Gernot Beer, Benjamin Marussig, Christian Duenser
R2,836 Discovery Miles 28 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses the introduction of isogeometric technology to the boundary element method (BEM) in order to establish an improved link between simulation and computer aided design (CAD) that does not require mesh generation. In the isogeometric BEM, non-uniform rational B-splines replace the Lagrange polynomials used in conventional BEM. This may seem a trivial exercise, but if implemented rigorously, it has profound implications for the programming, resulting in software that is extremely user friendly and efficient. The BEM is ideally suited for linking with CAD, as both rely on the definition of objects by boundary representation. The book shows how the isogeometric philosophy can be implemented and how its benefits can be maximised with a minimum of user effort. Using several examples, ranging from potential problems to elasticity, it demonstrates that the isogeometric approach results in a drastic reduction in the number of unknowns and an increase in the quality of the results. In some cases even exact solutions without refinement are possible. The book also presents a number of practical applications, demonstrating that the development is not only of academic interest. It then elegantly addresses heterogeneous and non-linear problems using isogeometric concepts, and tests them on several examples, including a severely non-linear problem in viscous flow. The book makes a significant contribution towards a seamless integration of CAD and simulation, which eliminates the need for tedious mesh generation and provides high-quality results with minimum user intervention and computing.

Modelling, Simulation and Software Concepts for Scientific-Technological Problems (Hardcover, Edition.): Ernst Stephan, Peter... Modelling, Simulation and Software Concepts for Scientific-Technological Problems (Hardcover, Edition.)
Ernst Stephan, Peter Wriggers
R4,258 Discovery Miles 42 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book includes different contributions that cover interdisciplinary research in the areas of * Error controlled numerical methods, efficient algorithms and software development * Elastic and in elastic deformation processes * Models with multiscales and multi-physics "High Performance" adaptive numerical methods using finite elements (FEM) and boundary elements (BEM) are described as well as efficient solvers for linear systems and corresponding software components for non-linear, coupled field equations of various branches of mechanics, electromagnetics, and geosciences.

Advances in Acoustics and Vibration - Proceedings of the International Conference on Acoustics and Vibration (ICAV2016), March... Advances in Acoustics and Vibration - Proceedings of the International Conference on Acoustics and Vibration (ICAV2016), March 21-23, Hammamet, Tunisia (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Tahar Fakhfakh, Fakher Chaari, Lasaad Walha, Moez Abdennadher, Mohamed Slim Abbes, …
R6,680 R6,305 Discovery Miles 63 050 Save R375 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book provides readers with a snapshot of recent research and industrial trends in field of industrial acoustics and vibration. Each chapter, accepted after a rigorous peer-review process, reports on a selected, original piece of work presented and discussed at International Conference on Acoustics and Vibration (ICAV2016), which was organized by the Tunisian Association of Industrial Acoustics and Vibration (ATAVI) and held March 21-23, in Hammamet, Tunisia. The contributions, mainly written by north African authors, covers advances in both theory and practice in a variety of subfields, such as: smart materials and structures; fluid-structure interaction; structural acoustics as well as computational vibro-acoustics and numerical methods. Further topics include: engines control, noise identification, robust design, flow-induced vibration and many others.This book provides a valuable resource for both academics and professionals dealing with diverse issues in applied mechanics. By combining advanced theories with industrial issues, it is expected to facilitate communication and collaboration between different groups of researchers and technology users.

Modelling, Estimation and Control of Networked Complex Systems (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Alessandro Chiuso, Luigi Fortuna, Mattia... Modelling, Estimation and Control of Networked Complex Systems (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Alessandro Chiuso, Luigi Fortuna, Mattia Frasca, Alessandro Rizzo, Luca Schenato, …
R4,830 R4,313 Discovery Miles 43 130 Save R517 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The paradigm of complexity is pervading both science and engineering, le- ing to the emergence of novel approaches oriented at the development of a systemic view of the phenomena under study; the de?nition of powerful tools for modelling, estimation, and control; and the cross-fertilization of di?erent disciplines and approaches. One of the most promising paradigms to cope with complexity is that of networked systems. Complex, dynamical networks are powerful tools to model, estimate, and control many interesting phenomena, like agent coordination, synch- nization, social and economics events, networks of critical infrastructures, resourcesallocation, informationprocessing, controlovercommunicationn- works, etc. Advances in this ?eld are highlighting approaches that are more and more oftenbasedondynamicalandtime-varyingnetworks, i.e.networksconsisting of dynamical nodes with links that can change over time. Moreover, recent technological advances in wireless communication and decreasing cost and size of electronic devices are promoting the appearance of large inexpensive interconnected systems, each with computational, sensing and mobile ca- bilities. This is fostering the development of many engineering applications, which exploit the availability of these systems of systems to monitor and control very large-scale phenomena with ?ne resoluti

The Nature of Motive Force (Hardcover, 2014): Achintya Kumar Pramanick The Nature of Motive Force (Hardcover, 2014)
Achintya Kumar Pramanick
R3,965 R3,243 Discovery Miles 32 430 Save R722 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This monograph disentangles the law of motive force, a fundamental law of nature that can be accommodated as an addition to the existing laws of thermodynamics. This unmistakable and remarkable tendency of nature is equally applicable to all other branches of studies. The law of motive force was discovered in 1989 by the author of this book, Professor Pramanick, who reports here various applications of the law in the area ofthermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and solid mechanics and shows how, by applying the law of motive force, it is possible to solve analytically century old unsolved problems. This book offers a comprehensive account of the law of motive force and its relation to other laws and principles such as the generalized conservation principle, variational formulation, Fermat s principle, Bejan s constructal law, entropy generation minimization, Bejan s method of intersecting asymptotes and equipartition principle. Furthermore, the author addresses here some interrelated fundamental problems of contemporary interest, especially to thermodynamicists and provides exact solutions to these problems, by combining analytical methods, physical reasoning and the proposed law of motive force. This book is a must-read for both students and researchers in exact as well as non-exact sciences and at the same time, a pleasant learning experience for any novice.

The first chapter proposes the law of motive force and establishes its relation to the other laws and principles such as the generalized conservation principle, variational formulation, Fermat s principle, Bejan s constructal law, entropy generation minimization, Bejan s method of intersecting asymptotes and equipartition principle. The second chapter presents Schmidt s intuitive criterion for fin design by employing the law of motive force alone. The third chapter provides an elegant solution to a classically unsolved fundamental issue of thermal science, the generalization of Pohlhausen s problem of heat transfer from a flat plate, by applying the law of motive force. The fourth chapter is a theoretical excursus of hydraulic jump for the first time deploying the law of motive force. The fifth chapter inculcates the law of motive force to establish the dendritic structure of nature with reference to a thermoelectric device. In the light of law of motive force the sixth and last chapter finally integrates finite-time thermodynamics with Bejan s constructal law.

IUTAM Symposium on Recent Advances of Acoustic Waves in Solids - Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on Recent Advances of... IUTAM Symposium on Recent Advances of Acoustic Waves in Solids - Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on Recent Advances of Acoustic Waves in Solids, Taipei, Taiwan, May 25-28, 2009 (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.)
Tsung-Tsong Wu, Chien-Ching Ma
R5,774 R4,361 Discovery Miles 43 610 Save R1,413 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rapid growth of the mobile communication market has triggered extensive research on the bulk as well as surface acoustic wave devices in the last decade. Quite a few important results on the modeling and simulation of Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) and Layered SAW devices were reported recently. The other recent advance of acoustic waves in solids is the so-called phononic crystals or phononic band-gap materials. Analogous to the band-gap of light in photonic crystals, acoustic waves in periodic elastic structures also exhibit band-gap. Important applications of phononic band gap materials can potentially be found with creating a vibration free environment in microstructures, and design of advanced acoustic frequency filter, etc. In addition to the wave electronics and phononic crystals, to facilitate the emerging needs in the quantitative nondestructive evaluation of materials, waves in anisotropic solids and/or electro-, magneto- interaction problems also regained much attention recently. Topics treated include: Waves in piezoelectric crystals; Simulation of advanced BAW and SAW devices; Analysis of band gaps in phononic structures; Experimental investigation of phononic structures; Waves in multilayered media;Waves in anisotropic solids and/or electro-, magneto- interaction problems.

Solid Mechanics - Theory, Modeling, and Problems (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Albrecht Bertram, Rainer Gluge Solid Mechanics - Theory, Modeling, and Problems (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Albrecht Bertram, Rainer Gluge
R1,537 Discovery Miles 15 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This textbook offers an introduction to modeling the mechanical behavior of solids within continuum mechanics and thermodynamics. To illustrate the fundamental principles, the book starts with an overview of the most important models in one dimension. Tensor calculus, which is called for in three-dimensional modeling, is concisely presented in the second part of the book. Once the reader is equipped with these essential mathematical tools, the third part of the book develops the foundations of continuum mechanics right from the beginning. Lastly, the book's fourth part focuses on modeling the mechanics of materials and in particular elasticity, viscoelasticity and plasticity. Intended as an introductory textbook for students and for professionals interested in self-study, it also features numerous worked-out examples to aid in understanding.

Deterministic Nonlinear Systems - A Short Course (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Vadim S. Anishchenko, Tatyana E. Vadivasova, Galina I.... Deterministic Nonlinear Systems - A Short Course (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Vadim S. Anishchenko, Tatyana E. Vadivasova, Galina I. Strelkova
R2,559 R1,946 Discovery Miles 19 460 Save R613 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text is a short yet complete course on nonlinear dynamics of deterministic systems. Conceived as a modular set of 15 concise lectures it reflects the many years of teaching experience by the authors. The lectures treat in turn the fundamental aspects of the theory of dynamical systems, aspects of stability and bifurcations, the theory of deterministic chaos and attractor dimensions, as well as the elements of the theory of Poincare recurrences.Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the generation of periodic, quasiperiodic and chaotic self-sustained oscillations and to the issue of synchronization in such systems.

This book is aimed at graduate students and non-specialist researchers with a background in physics, applied mathematics and engineering wishing to enter this exciting field of research.

Multi-Scale Modeling and Characterization of Infrastructure Materials - Proceedings of the International RILEM Symposium... Multi-Scale Modeling and Characterization of Infrastructure Materials - Proceedings of the International RILEM Symposium Stockholm, June 2013 (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Niki Kringos, Bjoern Birgisson, David Frost, Linbing Wang
R8,663 Discovery Miles 86 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The micro- and nano-modification of infrastructure materials and the associated multi-scale characterization and simulation has the potential to open up whole new uses and classes of materials, with wide-ranging implications for society. The use of multi-scale characterization and simulation brings the ability to target changes at the very small scale that predictably effect the bulk behavior of the material and thus allowing for the optimization of material behavior and performance. The International RILEM Symposium on Multi-Scale Modeling and Characterization of Infrastructure Materials (Stockholm, June 10-12, 2013) brought together key researchers from around the world to present their findings and ongoing research in this field in a focused environment with extended discussion times. From asphalt to concrete, from chemistry to mechanics, from nano- to macro-scale: the collection of topics covered by the Symposium represents the width and depth of the currently ongoing efforts of developing more sustainable infrastructure materials. Researchers, practitioners, undergraduates and graduate students engaged in infrastructure materials or multi-scale characterization and modeling efforts can use this book as a comprehensive reference, to learn about the currently ongoing research efforts in this field or as an inspiration for new research ideas to enhance the long-term performance of infrastructure materials from a fundamental perspective. The Symposium was held under the auspices of the RILEM Technical Committee on Nanotechnology-Based Bituminous Materials 231-NBM and the Transport Research Board (TRB) Technical Committee on Characteristics of Asphalt Materials AFK20.

Decentralized Systems with Design Constraints (Hardcover, Edition.): Magdi S. Mahmoud Decentralized Systems with Design Constraints (Hardcover, Edition.)
Magdi S. Mahmoud
R5,713 R4,300 Discovery Miles 43 000 Save R1,413 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Decentralized Control and Filtering provides a rigorous framework for examining the analysis, stability and control of large-scale systems, addressing the difficulties that arise because dimensionality, information structure constraints, parametric uncertainty and time-delays.This monograph serves three purposes: it reviews past methods and results from a contemporary perspective; it examines presents trends and approaches and to provide future possibilities; and it investigates robust, reliable and/or resilient decentralized design methods based on a framework of linear matrix inequalities. As well as providing an overview of large-scale systems theories from the past several decades, the author presents key modern concepts and efficient computational methods. Representative numerical examples, end-of-chapter problems, and typical system applications are included, and theoretical developments and practical applications of large-scale dynamical systems are discussed in depth.

Special Topics in the Theory of Piezoelectricity (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Jiashi Yang Special Topics in the Theory of Piezoelectricity (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Jiashi Yang
R4,333 Discovery Miles 43 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Piezoelectricity has been a steadily growing field, with recent advances made by researchers from applied physics, acoustics, materials science, and engineering. This collective work presents a comprehensive treatment of selected advanced topics in the subject. The book is written for an intermediate graduate level and is intended for researchers, mechanical engineers, and applied mathematicians interested in the advances and new applications in piezoelectricity.

Vibrations and Stability of Complex Beam Systems (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Vladimir Stojanovic, Predrag Kozic Vibrations and Stability of Complex Beam Systems (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Vladimir Stojanovic, Predrag Kozic
R2,556 R1,803 Discovery Miles 18 030 Save R753 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book reports on solved problems concerning vibrations and stability of complex beam systems. The complexity of a system is considered from two points of view: the complexity originating from the nature of the structure, in the case of two or more elastically connected beams; and the complexity derived from the dynamic behavior of the system, in the case of a damaged single beam, resulting from the harm done to its simple structure. Furthermore, the book describes the analytical derivation of equations of two or more elastically connected beams, using four different theories (Euler, Rayleigh, Timoshenko and Reddy-Bickford). It also reports on a new, improved p-version of the finite element method for geometrically nonlinear vibrations. The new method provides more accurate approximations of solutions, while also allowing us to analyze geometrically nonlinear vibrations. The book describes the appearance of longitudinal vibrations of damaged clamped-clamped beams as a result of discontinuity (damage). It describes the cases of stability in detail, employing all four theories, and provides the readers with practical examples of stochastic stability. Overall, the book succeeds in collecting in one place theoretical analyses, mathematical modeling and validation approaches based on various methods, thus providing the readers with a comprehensive toolkit for performing vibration analysis on complex beam systems.

Plasticity and Fracture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Wolfgang Brocks Plasticity and Fracture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Wolfgang Brocks
R4,217 Discovery Miles 42 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is based on 40 years of research and teaching in the fields of fracture mechanics and plasticity. It will bring students and engineers from various disciplines up to date on key concepts that have become increasingly important in the design of safety-relevant engineering structures in general and in modern lightweight structures in the transportation industry in particular. Primarily intended for graduate students in the engineering sciences and practicing structural engineers, it employs a multidisciplinary approach that comprises theoretical concepts, numerical methods, and experimental techniques. In addition, it includes a wealth of analytical and numerical examples, used to illustrate the applications of the concepts discussed.

Advanced Methods of Continuum Mechanics for Materials and Structures (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Konstantin Naumenko, Marcus... Advanced Methods of Continuum Mechanics for Materials and Structures (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Konstantin Naumenko, Marcus Assmus
R6,382 R4,969 Discovery Miles 49 690 Save R1,413 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume presents a collection of contributions on advanced approaches of continuum mechanics, which were written to celebrate the 60th birthday of Prof. Holm Altenbach. The contributions are on topics related to the theoretical foundations for the analysis of rods, shells and three-dimensional solids, formulation of constitutive models for advanced materials, as well as development of new approaches to the modeling of damage and fractures.

The Automotive Chassis - Volume 1: Components Design (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020): Giancarlo Genta, Lorenzo Morello The Automotive Chassis - Volume 1: Components Design (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2020)
Giancarlo Genta, Lorenzo Morello
R3,083 R1,749 Discovery Miles 17 490 Save R1,334 (43%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook draws on the authors' experience gained by teaching courses for engineering students on e.g. vehicle mechanics, vehicle system design, and chassis design; and on their practical experience as engineering designers for vehicle and chassis components at a major automotive company. The book is primarily intended for students of automotive engineering, but also for all technicians and designers working in this field. Other enthusiastic engineers will also find it to be a useful technical guide. The present volume (The Automotive Chassis - Volume 1: Component Design) focuses on automotive chassis components, such as:* the structure, which is usually a ladder framework and supports all the remaining components of the vehicle;* the suspension for the mechanical linkage of the wheels;* the wheels and tires;* the steering system;* the brake system; and* the transmission system, used to apply engine torque to the driving wheels. This thoroughly revised and updated second edition presents recent developments, particularly in brake, steering, suspension and transmission subsystems. Special emphasis is given to modern control systems and control strategies.

Dynamics and Vibrations - Progress in Nonlinear Analysis (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Seyed Habibollah Hashemi Kachapi, Davood... Dynamics and Vibrations - Progress in Nonlinear Analysis (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Seyed Habibollah Hashemi Kachapi, Davood Domairry Ganji
R4,780 R3,495 Discovery Miles 34 950 Save R1,285 (27%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dynamical and vibratory systems are basically an application of mathematics and applied sciences to the solution of real world problems. Before being able to solve real world problems, it is necessary to carefully study dynamical and vibratory systems and solve all available problems in case of linear and nonlinear equations using analytical and numerical methods. It is of great importance to study nonlinearity in dynamics and vibration; because almost all applied processes act nonlinearly, and on the other hand, nonlinear analysis of complex systems is one of the most important and complicated tasks, especially in engineering and applied sciences problems.
There are probably a handful of books on nonlinear dynamics and vibrations analysis. Some of these books are written at a fundamental level that may not meet ambitious engineering program requirements. Others are specialized in certain fields of oscillatory systems, including modeling and simulations. In this book, we attempt to strike a balance between theory and practice, fundamentals and advanced subjects, and generality and specialization. None of the books in this area have completely studied and analyzed nonlinear equation in dynamical and vibratory systems using the latest analytical and numerical methods, so that the user can solve the problems without the need of studying too many different references. Thereby in this book, by the use of the latest analytic, numeric laboratorial methods and using more than 300 references like books, papers and the researches done by the authors and by considering almost all possible processes and situation, new theories has been proposed to encounter applied problems in engineering and applied sciences. In this way, the user (bachelor's, master's and PhD students, university teachers and even in research centers in different fields of mechanical, civil, aerospace, electrical, chemical, applied mathematics, physics, and etc.) can encounter such systems confidently. In the different chapters of the book, not only are the linear and especially nonlinear problems with oscillatory form broadly discussed, but also applied examples are practically solved by the proposed methodology.

Evolution, Monitoring and Predicting Models of Rockburst - Precursor Information for Rock Failure (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018):... Evolution, Monitoring and Predicting Models of Rockburst - Precursor Information for Rock Failure (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Chunlai Wang
R1,543 Discovery Miles 15 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This open access book focuses on investigating predicting precursor information and key points of rockburst in mining engineering through laboratory experiment, theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and case studies. Understanding the evolution patterns for the microstructure instability of rock is a prerequisite for rockburst prediction. The book provides a guide for readers seeking to understand the evolution patterns for the microstrucure of rock failure, the predicting key point of rock failure and the rockburst predicting model. It will be an essential reference to understand mechanism of rockburst and sheds new light on dynamic disasters prediction. Chapters are carefully developed to cover (1) The evolution patterns for the microstructure instability of rock; (2) Rockburst hazard monitoring and predicting criterion and predicting models. The book addresses the issue with a holistic and systematic approach that investigates the occurrence mechanism of rockburst based on the evolution patterns for the microstructure of rock failure and establishes the predicting model of rockburst. This book will be of interest to researchers of mining engineering, rock mechanics engineering and safety engineering.

The Latest Methods of Construction Design (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Vojtech Dynybyl, Ondrej Berka, Karel Petr, Frantisek... The Latest Methods of Construction Design (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Vojtech Dynybyl, Ondrej Berka, Karel Petr, Frantisek Lopot, Martin Dub
R6,780 R4,947 Discovery Miles 49 470 Save R1,833 (27%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is based on the 55th International Conference of Machine Design Departments 2014 (ICMD 2014) which was hosted by the Czech Technical University in September 2014. It features scientific articles which solve progressive themes from the field of machine design. The book addresses a broad range of themes including tribology, hydraulics, materials science, product innovation and experimental methods. It presents the latest interdisciplinary high-tech work. People with an interest in the latest research results in the field of machine design and manufacturing engineering will value this book with contributions of leading academic scientists and experts from all around the world.

Fracture and Complexity - One Century since Griffith's Milestone (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Alberto Carpinteri Fracture and Complexity - One Century since Griffith's Milestone (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Alberto Carpinteri
R4,667 Discovery Miles 46 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book explores the two opposite natural trends of composite systems: (i) order and structure emerging from heterogeneity and randomness, and (ii) instability and chaos arising from simple nonlinear rules. Providing insights into the rapidly growing field of complexity sciences, the book focuses on the role of complexity in fracture mechanics. It firstly discusses the occurrence of self-similarity and fractal patterns in deformation, damage, fracture, and fragmentation of heterogeneous materials and the apparent scaling of the nominal mechanical properties of disordered materials, as well as of the time-to-failure after fatigue and creep loading. Then the book addresses criticality in the acoustic emissions from damaged structures and tectonic faults. Further, it examines the snap-back instability in the structural behavior of relatively large composite structures in the framework of catastrophe theory, and lastly describes the transition toward chaos in the dynamics of cracked elements.

Magnetic Bearings - Theory, Design, and Application to Rotating Machinery (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Gerhard Schweitzer Magnetic Bearings - Theory, Design, and Application to Rotating Machinery (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Gerhard Schweitzer; Contributions by H Bleuler; Edited by Eric H. Maslen; Contributions by M. Cole, P. Keogh, …
R5,982 Discovery Miles 59 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Compiling the expertise of nine pioneers of the field, Magnetic Bearings - Theory, Design, and Application to Rotating Machinery offers an encyclopedic study of this rapidly emerging field with a balanced blend of commercial and academic perspectives. Every element of the technology is examined in detail, beginning at the component level and proceeding through a thorough exposition of the design and performance of these systems.

The book is organized in a logical fashion, starting with an overview of the technology and a survey of the range of applications. A background chapter then explains the central concepts of active magnetic bearings while avoiding a morass of technical details. From here, the reader continues to a meticulous, state-of-the-art exposition of the component technologies and the manner in which they are assembled to form the AMB/rotor system. These system models and performance objectives are then tied together through extensive discussions of control methods for both rigid and flexible rotors, including consideration of the problem of system dynamics identification. Supporting this, the issues of system reliability and fault management are discussed from several useful and complementary perspectives. At the end of the book, numerous special concepts and systems, including micro-scale bearings, self-bearing motors, and self-sensing bearings, are put forth as promising directions for new research and development.

Newcomers to the field will find the material highly accessible while veteran practitioners will be impressed by the level of technical detail that emerges from a combination of sophisticated analysis and insights gleaned from many collective years of practical experience. An exhaustive, self-contained text on active magnetic bearing technology, this book should be a core reference for anyone seeking to understand or develop systems using magnetic bearings.

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