Random Vibration and Statistical Linearization (Dover Civil and Mechanical Engineering)

Random Vibration and Statistical Linearization (Dover Civil and Mechanical Engineering)

<div><P>Coherent and self-contained, this volume explains the general method of statistical, or equivalent, linearization and its use in solving random vibration problems. Numerous examples, drawn from a wide variety of engineering problems, offer advanced undergraduate and graduate students a comprehensive view of the method's practical applications.<BR>Subjects include general equations of motion and the representation of non-linearities, probability theory and stochastic processes, elements of linear random vibration theory, statistical linearization for simple systems with stationary response, statistical linearization of multi-degree of freedom systems with stationary response, and non-stationary problems. Additional topics include systems with hysteretic non-linearity, relaxation of the Gaussian response assumption, and accuracy of statistical linearization.<BR>This updated edition features exclusive material newly prepared by Dr. Spanos, including an appendix, preface, and corrections to the original. 1990 edition. </div></P>