POWERFUL NEW MATHEMATICAL TOOLS FOR STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS Presenting powerful newmethods for analyzing uncertainties in the performance of designed systems<strong... » 

POWERFUL NEW MATHEMATICAL TOOLS FOR STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS Presenting powerful newmethods for analyzing uncertainties in the performance of designed systemsProbabilistic Structural Dynamics offers unparalleled tools for predicting theperformance of new designs with new materials. In this text pioneeringengineers Y.K. Lin and G.Q. Cai demonstrate innovative mathematical techniquesand explain how they can both improve safety and drive new efficiencies incontemporary structures. Employing spectral analysis Markov processes andother stochastic tools Lin and Cai show you stepbystep how to Performdynamic analyses of linear and nonlinear systems Apply evolutionary spectralanalysis Approximate solutions for multidimensional nonlinear systems Useinsights from firstexcursion failures Find answers for disordered structures Employ stochastics to achieve safer more efficient design «