Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470823747 - ISBN-13: 978-0470823743
Spectral Element Method in Structural Dynamics is a concise and timely
introduction to the spectral element method (SEM) as a means of solving
problems in structural dynamics, wave propagations, and other related
fields. The book consists of three key sections. In the first part,
background knowledge is set up for the readers by reviewing previous
work in the area and by providing the fundamentals for the spectral
analysis of signals. In the second part, the theory of spectral element
method is provided, focusing on how to formulate spectral element models
and how to conduct spectral element analysis to obtain the dynamic
responses in both frequency- and time-domains. In the last part, the
applications of SEM to various structural dynamics problems are
introduced, including beams, plates, pipelines, axially moving
structures, rotor systems, multi-layered structures, smart structures,
composite laminated structures, periodic lattice structures, blood flow,
structural boundaries, joints, structural damage, and impact forces
identifications, as well as the SEM-FEM hybrid method. Presents all
aspects of SEM in one volume, both theory and applications Helps
students and professionals master associated theories, modeling
processes, and analysis methods Demonstrates where and how to apply SEM
in practice Introduces real-world examples across a variety of
structures Shows how models can be used to evaluate the accuracy of
other solution methods Cross-checks against solutions obtained by
conventional FEM and other solution methods Comes with downloadable code
examples for independent practice Spectral Element Method in Structural
Dynamics can be used by graduate students of aeronautical, civil,
naval architectures, mechanical, structural and biomechanical
engineering. Researchers in universities, technical institutes, and
industries will also find the book to be a helpful reference
highlighting SEM applications to various engineering problems in areas
of structural dynamics, wave propagations, and other related subjects.
The book can also be used by students, professors, and researchers who
want to learn more efficient and more accurate computational methods
useful for their research topics from all areas of engineering, science
and mathematics, including the areas of computational mechanics and
numerical methods.