Structural Dynamics: Volume 50
Theory and Applications to Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Master structural dynamics with this self-contained textbook, with key theoretical concepts explained via real-world applications.

Peretz P. Friedmann (Author), George A. Lesieutre (Author), Daning Huang (Author)

9781108842488, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 23 February 2023

550 pages, 180 b/w illus.
25.9 x 20.5 x 3.3 cm, 1.53 kg

'The authors are well-known experts and active researchers in the subject area. They have provided a very thorough, comprehensive, and authoritative treatment of structural dynamics. I wish I could have had access to such an excellent book when I was a graduate student. Strongly recommend it to any students who are interested in this subject, including rotorcraft dynamics.' Wenbin Yu, Purdue University, Indiana

Master the principles of structural dynamics with this comprehensive and self-contained textbook, with key theoretical concepts explained through real-world engineering applications. The theory of natural modes of vibration, the finite element method and the dynamic response of structures is balanced with practical applications to give students a thorough contextual understanding of the subject. Enhanced coverage of damping, rotating systems, and parametric excitation provides students with superior understanding of these essential topics. Examples and homework problems, closely linked to real-world applications, enrich and deepen student understanding. Curated mathematical appendices equip students with all the tools necessary to excel, without disrupting coverage of core topics. Containing all the material needed for a one- or two-semester course, and accompanied online by Matlab code, this authoritative textbook is the ideal introduction for graduate students in aerospace, mechanical and civil engineering.

Preface
1. Review: dynamics of SDOF systems
2. Principles of structural dynamics
3. Natural modes of vibration: continuous systems
4. Finite element method and model reduction
5. Natural modes of vibration: discrete systems
6. Damping
7. Dynamic response of structures
8. Structural dynamics of rotating systems
9. Stability and response problems of periodic systems
Appendix A: Linear algebra and matrix methods
Appendix B: Laplace transforms
Appendix C: Gaussian quadrature
Appendix D: Pseudocode for describing algorithms
Index.

Subject Areas: Automatic control engineering [TJFM]