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Random Vibrations : Analysis of Structural and Mechanical Systems.
Title:
Random Vibrations : Analysis of Structural and Mechanical Systems.
Author:
Lutes, Loren D.
ISBN:
9780080470030
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (651 pages)
Contents:
front cover -- copyright -- table of contents -- front matter -- PREFACE -- body -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Probability and Random Variables -- Chapter 3 Expected Values of Random Variables -- Chapter 4 Analysis of Stochastic Processes -- Chapter 5 Time Domain Linear Vibration Analysis -- Chapter 6 Frequency Domain Analysis -- Chapter 7 Frequency, Bandwidth, and Amplitude -- Chapter 8 Matrix Analysis of Linear Systems -- Chapter 9 Direct Stochastic Analysis of Linear Systems -- Chapter 10 Introduction to Nonlinear Stochastic Vibration -- Chapter 11 Failure Analysis -- Chapter 12 Effect of Parameter Uncertainty -- back matter -- Appendix A Dirac Delta Function -- Appendix B Fourier Analysis -- References -- Author Index -- index.
Abstract:
The topic of Introduction to Random Vibrations is the behavior of structural and mechanical systems when they are subjected to unpredictable, or random, vibrations. These vibrations may arise from natural phenomena such as earthquakes or wind, or from human-controlled causes such as the stresses placed on aircraft at takeoff and landing. Study and mastery of this topic enables engineers to design and maintain structures capable of withstanding random vibrations, thereby protecting human life. Introduction to Random Vibrations will lead readers in a user-friendly fashion to a thorough understanding of vibrations of linear and nonlinear systems that undergo stochastic-random-excitation. · Provides over 150 worked out example problems and, along with over 225 exercises, illustrates concepts with true-to-life engineering design problems · Offers intuitive explanations of concepts within a context of mathematical rigor and relatively advanced analysis techniques. · Essential for self-study by practicing engineers, and for instruction in the classroom.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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