Nonlinear Vibration and Dynamics of Smart Continuous Structures and Materials

Nonlinear Vibration and Dynamics of Smart Continuous Structures and Materials delves into intricate subjects concerning the analysis of nonlinear vibration issues in continuous structures. It covers general concepts and a history of nonlinear systems before evolving into kinetics and solution methods of continuous structures.

Exploring the implementation of new types of materials in various sectors of automobile, aerospace, and structural engineering, the book provides applicable information on the behaviors of smart structures. The book provides a set of mathematical formulations to solve nonlinear static and dynamic behaviors of smart continuous structures by applying principles of elasticity.

The book will interest academic researchers and graduate students studying structural engineering, mechanics of solids, and smart materials.

Majid Ghadiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU), Qazvin, Iran. His research interests include Nonlinear Vibrations, Dynamics of micro and nano structures, Applied Mathematics, and Fracture Mechanics. Dr. Ghadiri has edited and authored multiple books and more than 100 high-quality peer-reviewed research articles in his fields of interest. He is a distinguished reviewer whose expertise helps the editors of prestigious journals judge research articles.