Dynamic Stability and Bifurcation in Nonconservative Mechanics

Addresses stability, dynamics and bifuration in both non-conservative and non-holonomic mechanical systems
Proposes a unique combination of modern mathematical techniques motivated by a broad variety of practical applications
Presents best research and teaching practices from top universitites and research institutions

Inhalt
Flutter from friction in solids and structures.- Dissipation-induced instabilities of structures coupled to a flow.- Some surprising conservative and non-conservative moments in the dynamics of rods and rigid bodies.- Non-conservative stability: classical results and modern approaches.