Advances in Structural Vibration: Selected Works from Cobem 2023

This book is a compilation of selected works presented at COBEM 2023, emphasizing the field of dynamics and vibrations. It showcases a diverse array of cutting-edge research, ranging from the investigation of metastructures for vibration attenuation in crankshafts to the application of metamaterials for reducing wind tower vibrations. Each chapter offers unique insights and advancements in structural dynamics and vibrations. With contributions encompassing experimental investigations, analytical studies, and practical applications, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field.

Paulo Kurka is a professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering at UNICAMP in São Paulo, Brazil. He earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering (1989) from UMIST―University of Manchester, UK. His research interests include system dynamics, signal processing, and automation. He chairs the Dynamics Committee of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences and his recent work focuses on image processing in automation and robotics, structural dynamics and vibrations, and railway vehicle dynamics.

Milton Pereira graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1995), where he also earned his M.Sc. (1998) and Ph.D. (2004) in Mechanical Engineering. He is a professor and deputy head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His expertise lies in Precision Engineering, with a focus on manufacturing processes, process optimization, machine design, metrology, project methodology, automotive engineering, and laser material processing.