Nonlinearity in Structural Dynamics
Detection, Identification and Modelling| By: | K Worden; G.R Tomlinson |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9780750303569 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780429524981 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2001 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Many types of engineering structures exhibit nonlinear behavior under real operating conditions. Sometimes the unpredicted nonlinear behavior of a system results in catastrophic failure. In civil engineering, grandstands at sporting events and concerts may be prone to nonlinear oscillations due to looseness of joints, friction, and crowd movements.