Theory of vibro-impact systems and applications. Translated by N. Birkett. (Q4429013)

The vibro-impact systems are systems where systematic collisions occur; such interactions become significant in comparison with only one impact if the collision frequency matches the natural frequency of interacting elastic systems. Following these ideas, one can affirm that the theory of vibro-impact systems is now a self-contained chapter in the theory of mechanical vibrations. Thus, it is very important to develop mathematical methods concerning nonlinear vibrations, i.e. to investigate dynamical problems in terms of accuracy, stability and vibration activity. Often frequency methods are applied to study complex mechanical structures interacting with driving and control units. Contents: 1. Vibro-impact systems; 2. Equivalent linearization of vibro-impact systems; 3. Vibro-impact processes in systems with single degree of freedom; 4. Vibro-impact processes in systems with multiple degrees of freedom; 5. Structural synthesis of self-sustaining vibro-impact systems. Two appendices and a very large bibliography (345 titles) put into evidence the quality of this monograph (a translation from Russian). Computer simulations and experimental data are presented as well as analyses of typical engineering applications. This valuable contribution to the field could be useful to engineers and researchers who design and investigate mechanical systems, as well as for lecturers and advanced students.