Applied Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos of Mechanical Systems with Discontinuities

Download or read book Applied Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos of Mechanical Systems with Discontinuities written by Marian Wiercigroch and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2000 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Consisting primarily of contributions written by engineers from Europe, Asia, and the US, this volume provides a general methodology for describing, solving, and analyzing discontinuous systems. The focus is on mechanical engineering problems where clearances, piecewise stiffness, intermittent contact, variable friction, or other forms of discontinuity occur. Practical applications include vibration absorbers, percussive drilling of hard materials, and dynamics of metal cutting. Of likely interest to new and experienced researchers working in the field of applied mathematics and physics, mechanical and civil engineering, and manufacturing. Lacks a subject index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.