Vibrations of Thick Cylindrical Structures





Preface

The authors have endeavored to develop a book that is the result of

over three decades of academic careers, conducting research on various aspects

of Vibration Engineering, and dissemination of their research results.

The book introduces the reader to the analytical techniques for vibration

analysis and damping of thick cylindrical structures where linear elastic

shell theories cannot offer realistic solutions in this important engineering

problems. This book presents necessary theoretical background for design

analysis. Furthermore, it offers the engineering information and quantitative

data needed for design analysis, applications, and construction of these

structures. The book, in its entirety, constitutes an extensive guide for the

reader. It also provides a systematic solution for the modal analysis of thick

cylindrical structures and panels, and extends the solution to vibration of

layered cylindrical structures.



The book is intended to lay the foundation for understanding mathematical

modeling, vibration analysis, damping, and the design of thick

elastic and visco-elastic single-layer and multi-layer cylindrical structures

in a complete and succinct manner. Throughout the book, an attempt has

been made to provide a conceptual framework that includes exposure to the

required background in mathematics, fundamentals of the theory of elasticity,

modal analysis, and constrained-layer damping treatment, as well

as Bessel differential equations and their solutions. The knowledge of the

presented topics will enable the reader to pursue further advances in the field.


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