By André Preumont

This text addresses the modeling of vibrating structures with the viewpoint of discovering the version of minimal complexity which bills for the physics of the phenomena at play. the 1st half the publication (Ch.1-6) bargains with the dynamics of discrete and non-stop mechanical platforms; the classical strategy emphasizes using Lagrange's equations. the second one 1/2 the booklet (Ch.7-12) offers with extra complex themes, hardly ever encountered within the latest literature: seismic excitation, random vibration (including fatigue), rotor dynamics, vibration isolation and dynamic vibration absorbers; the ultimate bankruptcy is an advent to lively keep watch over of vibrations.

The first a part of this article can be used as a one semester path for third yr scholars in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering. the second one a part of the textual content is meant for graduate periods. a collection of difficulties is supplied on the finish of each bankruptcy.

The writer has a 35 years adventure in numerous points of Structural dynamics, either in (nuclear and aerospace) and in academia; he was one of many pioneers within the box of active constructions. He is the writer of several books on random vibration, lively structures and structural control.

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