This book is a collection of papers on the subject of applied system dynamics and control written by experts in this field. It offers the reader a sampling of exciting research areas in three fast-growing branches: (i) Wave Motion (ii) Intelligent Structures (iii) Nonlinear Mechanics. The topics covered include flow instability, nonlinear mode localization autoparametric systems with pendula, and geometric stiffening in multibody dynamics. Mathematical methods include perturbation methods, modern control theory, nonlinear neural nets, and resonance scattering theory of šberall-Ripoche-Maze. Applications include sound-induced structural vibrations, fiber acoustic waveguides, vibration suppression of structures, linear control of gyroscopic systems, and nonlinear control of distributed systems.This book shows how applied system dynamics and control is currently being utilized and investigated. It will be of interest to engineers, applied mathematicians and physicists.

This book is a collection of papers on the subject of applied system dynamics and control written by experts in this field. It offers the reader a sampling of exciting research areas in three fast-growing branches: (i) Wave Motion (ii) Intelligent Structures (iii) Nonlinear Mechanics. The topics covered include flow instability, nonlinear mode localization autoparametric systems with pendula, and geometric stiffening in multibody dynamics. Mathematical methods include perturbation methods, modern control theory, nonlinear neural nets, and resonance scattering theory of Überall-Ripoche-Maze. Applications include sound-induced structural vibrations, fiber acoustic waveguides, vibration suppression of structures, linear control of gyroscopic systems, and nonlinear control of distributed systems. This book shows how applied system dynamics and control is currently being utilized and investigated. It will be of interest to engineers, applied mathematicians and physicists. Contents:Nonlinear Mode Localization and Passive Motion Confinement in Discrete and Continuous Systems (A Vakakis)Experiments and Analysis of Sound-Induced Structural Vibrations (H Überall, G Maze & J Ripoche)Theory of Fiber Acoustic Waveguides (A S Jazi)Structural Vibration Suppression Via Parametric Control Actions — Piezoelectric Materials with Real-Time Semi-Active Network (K-W Wang)A Transfer Function Method for Modeling and Control of Gyroscopic Dynamic Systems (B-G Yang)Nonlinear Control and Boundary Transition of Cantilevered Distributed Systems (H-S Tzou, D Johnson & J Liu)On Neural Networks in Identification and Control of Dynamic Systems (Minh Phan, J-N Juang & D Hyland)Autoparametric Systems with Pendula (A Tondl & R Nabergoj)A Survey of Geometric Stiffening in Multibody Dynamics Formulations (I Sharf)Flow Instability between Coaxial Rotating Cylinders with a Flexible Support (V Mehl & J Wauer) Readership: Applied mathematicians, applied physicists and mechanical engineers. keywords:Mode Localization;Sound Induced Vibration;Active Piezoelectric Materials;Transfer Function Methods;Nonlinear Control;Neural Networks;Multibody Dynamics;Flow Instability in Rotation;Fiber Acoustics;Modeling

This unique compendium presents some new topics related to thin-walled structures, like beams, plates and shells used in aerospace structures. It highlights their dynamic behaviors and also the correlation between compressive loading and natural frequency to enable a correlation between the two, yielding a valuable non-destructive tool, to predict buckling for thin-walled structures.This useful reference text combines valuable data on metal materials and composite materials together with new adaptive and smart materials like piezoelectricity, shape memory alloys and optic fibers, which form the present state of the art in thin-walled structure domain.

Adaptive structures have the ability to adapt, evolve or change their properties or behaviour in response to the environment around them. The analysis and design of adaptive structures requires a highly multi-disciplinary approach which includes elements of structures, materials, dynamics, control, design and inspiration taken from biological systems. Development of adaptive structures has been taking place in a wide range of industrial applications, but is particularly advanced in the aerospace and space technology sector with morphing wings, deployable space structures; piezoelectric devices and vibration control of tall buildings. Bringing together some of the foremost world experts in adaptive structures, this unique text: includes discussions of the application of adaptive structures in the aerospace, military, civil engineering structures, automotive and MEMS. presents the impact of biological inspiration in designing adaptive structures, particularly the use of hierarchy in nature, which typically induces multi-functional behavior. sets the agenda for future research in adaptive structures in one distinctive single volume. Adaptive Structures: Engineering Applications is essential reading for engineers and scientists working in the fields of intelligent materials, structural vibration, control and related smart technologies. It will also be of interest to senior undergraduate and postgraduate research students as well as design engineers working in the aerospace, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering sectors.

Addresses the causes of and possible solutions to autoparametric resonance in mechanical systems.

This series of volumes constitutes an outstanding collection of contributions by the most active research workers in the area of acoustics and mechanics. It brings the reader up to date on the status of the various aspects of research in this field. The volumes should preserve their value for a long time, as they represent a monument to the achievements of human research capabilities in the underwater-acoustics aspects of the environment. Contents:Scattering from Elliptical Shells — A Unified Approach Applicable to Both Elastic and Fluid Media (R P Radlinski & M M Simon)On the Systematic Use of Spherical, Cylindrical and Plane Vector Wave Functions in Elastodynamic Scattering Problems (A Boström)Computational Modeling of Transient Acoustic Wavefields — A Structured Approach Based on Reciprocity (A T de Hoop)Linear Viscoelasticity (F Mainardi)Transient Waves in Linear Viscoelastic Media (F Mainardi)Computational Ocean-Seismoacoustic Modeling Using Finite Elements (J E Murphy & S A Chin-Bing)Nonorthogonality of Measured Normal Modes in a Shallow Water Waveguide (G H Rayborn et al.)Nearfield Acoustical Holography (A Sarkissian)Elimination of Internal Resonance Effects in Acoustic Scattering from Cylinders Using Method of Moments (S P Sun & P K Raju)Pulsed Asymmetric Point Force Loading of a Layered Half-Space (P Borejko & F Ziegler)Nonlinear Stability Analysis of Pre-Stressed Elastic Bodies (Y B Fu & R W Ogden) Readership: Nonlinear scientists. Keywords:Reviews:“… Überall's work in acoustic and electromagnetic scattering has evoked much interest, in the US as well as abroad, because of its possible practical applications, as well as the theoretical understanding. Many collaborators have been inspired by it, and have now contributed to this volume. The book is an excellent contribution to the literature of Acoustics and Wave Propagation. Professor Guran is to be congratulated for organizing and editing this volume.”Prof. Hans A Bethe, Nobel Laureate Cornell University “… This is an impressive collection of 45 research and review chapters involving 78 authors. Taking into account the high educational quality and research value of this set of books, it is recommended for purchase by libraries that serves research programs involved with acoustic scattering related to underwater and ultrasonics.”Professor Philip Marston Journal of the Acoustical Society of America