MECH 551. Nonlinear Dynamics of Shell Structures.
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MECH 551
Nonlinear Dynamics of Shell Structures.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to nonlinear dynamics and stability; softening and hardening systems; bifurcations; Lyapunov exponents; nonlinear strain-displacement relationships; Lagrangian description; plates and shells; nonlinear vibrations of plates and shells; reduced-order models; stability of shells with cardiovascular application; supersonic flutter of circular cylindrical shells (rockets).
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: MECH 315 or MECH 419
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