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Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems

by Ramin S. Esfandiari ...

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, Third Edition introduces MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Simscape™ and then utilizes them to perform symbolic, graphical, numerical, and simulation tasks. Written for senior level courses/modules, the textbook meticulously covers techniques for modeling a variety of engineering systems, methods of response analysis, and introductions to mechanical vibration, and ... Read more

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Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, Third Edition introduces MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Simscape™ and then utilizes them to perform symbolic, graphical, numerical, and simulation tasks. Written for senior level courses/modules, the textbook meticulously covers techniques for modeling a variety of engineering systems, methods of response analysis, and introductions to mechanical vibration, and
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12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery

Proceedings of the 12th Virtual Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery (VIRM), 14-15 October 2020

Edited by Institute of Mechanical Engineers ...

Since 1976, the Vibrations in Rotating Machinery conferences have successfully brought industry and academia together to advance state-of-the-art research in dynamics of rotating machinery. 12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery contains contributions presented at the 12th edition of the conference, from industrial and academic experts from different countries. The book ... Read more

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Since 1976, the Vibrations in Rotating Machinery conferences have successfully brought industry and academia together to advance state-of-the-art research in dynamics of rotating machinery. 12th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery contains contributions presented at the 12th edition of the conference, from industrial and academic experts from different countries. The book
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Basics of Precision Engineering

Edited by Richard Leach, Stuart T. Smith ...

Advances in engineering precision have tracked with technological progress for hundreds of years. Over the last few decades, precision engineering has been the specific focus of research on an international scale. The outcome of this effort has been the establishment of a broad range of engineering principles and techniques that form the foundation of precision design.Today’s precision ... Read more

£54.99

Advances in engineering precision have tracked with technological progress for hundreds of years. Over the last few decades, precision engineering has been the specific focus of research on an international scale. The outcome of this effort has been the establishment of a broad range of engineering principles and techniques that form the foundation of precision design.Today’s precision
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Introduction To Lagrangian Mechanics, An (2nd Edition)

by Alain J Brizard ...

An Introduction to Lagrangian Mechanics begins with a proper historical perspective on the Lagrangian method by presenting Fermat's Principle of Least Time (as an introduction to the Calculus of Variations) as well as the principles of Maupertuis, Jacobi, and d'Alembert that preceded Hamilton's formulation of the Principle of Least Action, from which the Euler-Lagrange equations of motion are ... Read more

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An Introduction to Lagrangian Mechanics begins with a proper historical perspective on the Lagrangian method by presenting Fermat's Principle of Least Time (as an introduction to the Calculus of Variations) as well as the principles of Maupertuis, Jacobi, and d'Alembert that preceded Hamilton's formulation of the Principle of Least Action, from which the Euler-Lagrange equations of motion are
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Environmental and Architectural Acoustics

by Z. Maekawa, Jens Rindel, P. Lord ...

Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment, this book draws on the same basic principles to cover both the outdoors and indoor space. It starts with the fundamentals of sound waves and hearing and goes on to the measurement of noise and vibration, room acoustics, sound absorption, airb ... Read more

£69.99

Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment, this book draws on the same basic principles to cover both the outdoors and indoor space. It starts with the fundamentals of sound waves and hearing and goes on to the measurement of noise and vibration, room acoustics, sound absorption, airb
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Radial Basis Function (RBF) Neural Network Control for Mechanical Systems

Design, Analysis and Matlab Simulation

by Jinkun Liu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Radial Basis Function (RBF) Neural Network Control for Mechanical Systems is motivated by the need for systematic design approaches to stable adaptive control system design using neural network approximation-based techniques. The main objectives of the book are to introduce the concrete design methods and MATLAB simulation of stable adaptive RBF neural control strategies. In this book, a... ... Read more

£93.99

Radial Basis Function (RBF) Neural Network Control for Mechanical Systems is motivated by the need for systematic design approaches to stable adaptive control system design using neural network approximation-based techniques. The main objectives of the book are to introduce the concrete design methods and MATLAB simulation of stable adaptive RBF neural control strategies. In this book, a...
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Principles of Synchros, Servos, and Gyros

Module 15

by Various anonymous Naval Personnel ...

Series series Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Servies
Gyros are the fundamental technology behind innertial navigation systems, stabilized instrument platforms, and weapon(s) stabilization systems. "Synchro" is the name given to a variety position-sensing and synchronizind devices that can be found in just about every weapons system in the US Navy. Servo-systems use a small control signal to remotely operate or position a heavy mechanical load, as ... Read more

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Gyros are the fundamental technology behind innertial navigation systems, stabilized instrument platforms, and weapon(s) stabilization systems. "Synchro" is the name given to a variety position-sensing and synchronizind devices that can be found in just about every weapons system in the US Navy. Servo-systems use a small control signal to remotely operate or position a heavy mechanical load, as
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Concepts in Submarine Design

by Roy Burcher, Louis J. Rydill ...

Series Book 2 - Cambridge Ocean Technology Series
This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given ... Read more

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This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given
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The Forces of Matter

Enriched edition. Electric & Magnetic Interactions Explained Through 19th-Century Experimental Physics

by Michael Faraday ...

In "The Forces of Matter," Michael Faraday presents a groundbreaking exploration of the fundamental interactions governing the physical world. Through a blend of clear prose and insightful illustrations, this work delves into the nature of matter, examining electric and magnetic forces with an unprecedented depth. Faraday's literary style is marked by an accessible yet rigorous approach, ... Read more

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In "The Forces of Matter," Michael Faraday presents a groundbreaking exploration of the fundamental interactions governing the physical world. Through a blend of clear prose and insightful illustrations, this work delves into the nature of matter, examining electric and magnetic forces with an unprecedented depth. Faraday's literary style is marked by an accessible yet rigorous approach,
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Block Backstepping Design of Nonlinear State Feedback Control Law for Underactuated Mechanical Systems

by Shubhobrata Rudra, Ranjit Kumar Barai, Madhubanti Maitra ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a novel, generalized approach to the design of nonlinear state feedback control laws for a large class of underactuated mechanical systems based on application of the block backstepping method. The control law proposed here is robust against the effects of model uncertainty in dynamic and steady-state performance and addresses the issue of asymptotic stabilization for the class ... Read more

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This book presents a novel, generalized approach to the design of nonlinear state feedback control laws for a large class of underactuated mechanical systems based on application of the block backstepping method. The control law proposed here is robust against the effects of model uncertainty in dynamic and steady-state performance and addresses the issue of asymptotic stabilization for the class
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Algorithms of Estimation for Nonlinear Systems

A Differential and Algebraic Viewpoint

by Rafael Martínez-Guerra, Christopher Diego Cruz-Ancona ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book acquaints readers with recent developments in dynamical systems theory and its applications, with a strong focus on the control and estimation of nonlinear systems.Several algorithms are proposed and worked out for a set of model systems, in particular so-called input-affine or bilinear systems, which can serve to approximate a wide class of nonlinear control systems. These can either ... Read more

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This book acquaints readers with recent developments in dynamical systems theory and its applications, with a strong focus on the control and estimation of nonlinear systems.Several algorithms are proposed and worked out for a set of model systems, in particular so-called input-affine or bilinear systems, which can serve to approximate a wide class of nonlinear control systems. These can either
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Self-Learning Optimal Control of Nonlinear Systems

Adaptive Dynamic Programming Approach

by Qinglai Wei, Ruizhuo Song, Benkai Li, Xiaofeng Lin ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a class of novel, self-learning, optimal control schemes based on adaptive dynamic programming techniques, which quantitatively obtain the optimal control schemes of the systems. It analyzes the properties identified by the programming methods, including the convergence of the iterative value functions and the stability of the system under iterative control laws, helping to ... Read more

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This book presents a class of novel, self-learning, optimal control schemes based on adaptive dynamic programming techniques, which quantitatively obtain the optimal control schemes of the systems. It analyzes the properties identified by the programming methods, including the convergence of the iterative value functions and the stability of the system under iterative control laws, helping to
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Model Predictive Vibration Control

Efficient Constrained MPC Vibration Control for Lightly Damped Mechanical Structures

by Gergely Takács, Boris Rohaľ-Ilkiv ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Real-time model predictive controller (MPC) implementation in active vibration control (AVC) is often rendered difficult by fast sampling speeds and extensive actuator-deformation asymmetry. If the control of lightly damped mechanical structures is assumed, the region of attraction containing the set of allowable initial conditions requires a large prediction horizon, making the already ... Read more

£169.99

Real-time model predictive controller (MPC) implementation in active vibration control (AVC) is often rendered difficult by fast sampling speeds and extensive actuator-deformation asymmetry. If the control of lightly damped mechanical structures is assumed, the region of attraction containing the set of allowable initial conditions requires a large prediction horizon, making the already
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Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3

Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019

Edited by Robert Barthorpe ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019, the third volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Model Validation and ... Read more

£152.99

Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019, the third volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Model Validation and
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Fire on the Throttle & Tribulation

Motorsport’s Greatest Rulebook Battles

by Etienne Psaila ...

Motorsport has always raced on the edge of possibility, where brilliant engineers chase the outer limits of performance and rulemakers struggle to keep pace. Fire on the Throttle & Tribulation tells the true story of that century-long tension — an unbroken chain of controversies, breakthroughs, bans, and reinventions that shaped the global racing landscape. From the first displacement limits of ... Read more

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Motorsport has always raced on the edge of possibility, where brilliant engineers chase the outer limits of performance and rulemakers struggle to keep pace. Fire on the Throttle & Tribulation tells the true story of that century-long tension — an unbroken chain of controversies, breakthroughs, bans, and reinventions that shaped the global racing landscape. From the first displacement limits of
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Modeling and Monitoring of Pipelines and Networks

Advanced Tools for Automatic Monitoring and Supervision of Pipelines

Edited by Cristina Verde, Lizeth Torres ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on the analysis and design of advanced techniques for on-line automatic computational monitoring of pipelines and pipe networks. It discusses how to improve the systems’ security considering mathematical models of the flow, historical flow rate and pressure data, with the main goal of reducing the number of sensors installed along a pipeline. The techniques presented in the book ... Read more

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This book focuses on the analysis and design of advanced techniques for on-line automatic computational monitoring of pipelines and pipe networks. It discusses how to improve the systems’ security considering mathematical models of the flow, historical flow rate and pressure data, with the main goal of reducing the number of sensors installed along a pipeline. The techniques presented in the book
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Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume II

Proceedings of the Third International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (NODYCON 2023)

Edited by Walter Lacarbonara ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This second of three volumes presents papers from the third series of NODYCON to be held in June of 2023. The conference papers reflect a broad coverage of topics in nonlinear dynamics, both traditionally placed in established streams of research as well as they stand as newly explored and emerging venues of research. These include• Multi-scale dynamics: multiple time/space scales, large system ... Read more

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This second of three volumes presents papers from the third series of NODYCON to be held in June of 2023. The conference papers reflect a broad coverage of topics in nonlinear dynamics, both traditionally placed in established streams of research as well as they stand as newly explored and emerging venues of research. These include• Multi-scale dynamics: multiple time/space scales, large system
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Introduction to Infinite-Equilibriums in Dynamical Systems

by Albert C.J Luo ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book examines infinite-equilibriums for the switching bifurcations of two 1-dimensional flows in dynamical systems. Quadratic single-linear-bivariate systems are adopted to discuss infinite-equilibriums in dynamical systems. For such quadratic dynamical systems, there are three types of infinite-equilibriums. The inflection-source and sink infinite-equilibriums are for the switching ... Read more

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This book examines infinite-equilibriums for the switching bifurcations of two 1-dimensional flows in dynamical systems. Quadratic single-linear-bivariate systems are adopted to discuss infinite-equilibriums in dynamical systems. For such quadratic dynamical systems, there are three types of infinite-equilibriums. The inflection-source and sink infinite-equilibriums are for the switching
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Two-dimensional Self-independent Variable Cubic Nonlinear Systems

by Albert C. J. Luo ...

This book, the third of 15 related monographs, presents systematically a theory of self-independent cubic nonlinear systems. Here, at least one vector field is self-cubic, and the other vector field can be constant, self-linear, self-quadratic, or self-cubic. For constant vector fields in this book, the dynamical systems possess 1-dimensional flows, such as source, sink and saddle flows, plus ... Read more

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This book, the third of 15 related monographs, presents systematically a theory of self-independent cubic nonlinear systems. Here, at least one vector field is self-cubic, and the other vector field can be constant, self-linear, self-quadratic, or self-cubic. For constant vector fields in this book, the dynamical systems possess 1-dimensional flows, such as source, sink and saddle flows, plus
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Vehicle Dynamics, Stability, and Control

by Dean Karnopp ...

Series series Mechanical Engineering
Anyone who has experience with a car, bicycle, motorcycle, or train knows that the dynamic behavior of different types of vehicles and even different vehicles of the same class varies significantly. For example, stability (or instability) is one of the most intriguing and mysterious aspects of vehicle dynamics. Why do some motorcycles sometimes exhibit a wobble of the front wheel when ridden no ... Read more

£185.99

Anyone who has experience with a car, bicycle, motorcycle, or train knows that the dynamic behavior of different types of vehicles and even different vehicles of the same class varies significantly. For example, stability (or instability) is one of the most intriguing and mysterious aspects of vehicle dynamics. Why do some motorcycles sometimes exhibit a wobble of the front wheel when ridden no
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Advances in Structural Vibration

Selected works from COBEM 2023

Edited by Paulo Kurka, Milton Pereira ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is a compilation of selected works presented at COBEM 2023, emphasizing the field of dynamics and vibrations. It showcases a diverse array of cutting-edge research, ranging from the investigation of metastructures for vibration attenuation in crankshafts to the application of metamaterials for reducing wind tower vibrations. Each chapter offers unique insights and advancements in ... Read more

£135.99

This book is a compilation of selected works presented at COBEM 2023, emphasizing the field of dynamics and vibrations. It showcases a diverse array of cutting-edge research, ranging from the investigation of metastructures for vibration attenuation in crankshafts to the application of metamaterials for reducing wind tower vibrations. Each chapter offers unique insights and advancements in
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Structural Integrity Assessment

Proceedings of ICONS 2018

Edited by Raghu V. Prakash, R. Suresh Kumar, Atikukke Nagesha, Gomathy Sasikala, Arun Kumar Bhaduri ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume contains selected papers from the Second Quadrennial International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018). The papers cover important topics related to structural integrity of critical installations, such as power plants, aircrafts, spacecrafts, defense and civilian components. The focus is on assuring safety of operations with high levels of reliability and structural ... Read more

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This volume contains selected papers from the Second Quadrennial International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018). The papers cover important topics related to structural integrity of critical installations, such as power plants, aircrafts, spacecrafts, defense and civilian components. The focus is on assuring safety of operations with high levels of reliability and structural
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Fractal Analysis: Basic Concepts And Applications

by Carlo Cattani, Anouar Ben Mabrouk, Sabrine Arfaoui ...

Series Book 91 - Series On Advances In Mathematics For Applied Sciences
The aim of this book is to provide a basic and self-contained introduction to the ideas underpinning fractal analysis. The book illustrates some important applications issued from real data sets, real physical and natural phenomena as well as real applications in different fields, and consequently, presents to the readers the opportunity to implement fractal analysis in their specialties according ... Read more

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The aim of this book is to provide a basic and self-contained introduction to the ideas underpinning fractal analysis. The book illustrates some important applications issued from real data sets, real physical and natural phenomena as well as real applications in different fields, and consequently, presents to the readers the opportunity to implement fractal analysis in their specialties according
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Optimized Engineering Vibration Isolation, Absorption and Control

by Wei Huang, Jian Xu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents the research results of advanced vibration control technology, based on two types of typical equipment in industrial engineering of China: power equipment and vibration-sensitive equipment. The main contents of this book include optimized active control strategy research, semi-active control research that can track and equivalently achieve active control effects, refined ... Read more

£118.99

This book presents the research results of advanced vibration control technology, based on two types of typical equipment in industrial engineering of China: power equipment and vibration-sensitive equipment. The main contents of this book include optimized active control strategy research, semi-active control research that can track and equivalently achieve active control effects, refined
... Read more

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