Bücher der Reihe Advances in Engineering Series

Lays a foundation for the design of rail vehicles based on the mechanics of wheel-rail interaction as described by the equations of motion. The author advances simple models to elucidate particular challenges and demonstrates innovative systems while using analytical studies to examine various design concepts.

This monograph provides a general background to the modelling of a special class of offshore structures known as compliant structures. The technical development is presented in such a way as to demonstrate the generality of the modelling.

A discussion of the virtual testing of mechanical systems, presenting theories and techniques implemented in the FEDEM Multidisciplinary Simulation Software. The basis for this approach is the non-linear FE formulation and the Master-Slave techniques used for modelling joints and transmissions.

The finite element method (FEM) has become the standard method used by engineers for the solution of static and dynamic problems for elastic and inelastic structures and machines. This volume explores the theory behind the method and instruction in use of ANSYS®, a commonly used commercial finite element program. Totally self contained, the book provides the necessary background on solid mechanics (elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity) and mathematics. It includes theory and examples and contains detailed instructions for solutions using ANSYS for problems involving small- and large-deformation elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity, vibrations, and wave propagation, as well as fracture mechanics, building, plates and shells, and contact.

"A systematic presentation of several classes of analytical techniques in non-linear random vibration. The book also includes a concise treatment of Markovian and non-Markovian solutions of non-linear differential equations"--