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Harmonic Balance for Nonlinear Vibration Problems

  • Presents an introduction to Harmonic Balance
  • Covers theory, application and computational implementation of the method
  • Includes solved exercises

Part of the book series: Mathematical Engineering (MATHENGIN)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction

    • Malte Krack, Johann Gross
    Pages 1-10
  3. Theory of Harmonic Balance

    • Malte Krack, Johann Gross
    Pages 11-46
  4. Application to Mechanical Systems

    • Malte Krack, Johann Gross
    Pages 47-79
  5. Solving the Harmonic Balance Equations

    • Malte Krack, Johann Gross
    Pages 81-103
  6. Solved Exercises and Homework Problems

    • Malte Krack, Johann Gross
    Pages 105-130
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 131-159

About this book

This monograph presents an introduction to Harmonic Balance for nonlinear vibration problems, covering the theoretical basis, its application to mechanical systems, and its computational implementation.

Harmonic Balance is an approximation method for the computation of periodic solutions of nonlinear ordinary and differential-algebraic equations. It outperforms numerical forward integration in terms of computational efficiency often by several orders of magnitude. The method is widely used in the analysis of nonlinear systems, including structures, fluids and electric circuits. The book includes solved exercises which illustrate the advantages of Harmonic Balance over alternative methods as well as its limitations. The target audience primarily comprises graduate and post-graduate students, but the book may also be beneficial for research experts and practitioners in industry.


Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    Malte Krack, Johann Gross

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eBook USD 129.00
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  • Read on any device
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Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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