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Progress in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

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Nonlinear Stability of Structures

Part of the book series: International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ((CISM,volume 342))

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Like any new scientific discipline, the modern geometrical theory of nonlinear dynamics and chaos has required a galaxy of specialised concepts and terminologies. These can be a major obstacle to applied scientists and engineers wishing to apply the powerful new methods in their own fields. To help overcome this, we provide here an overview of the subject that aims to highlight the central concepts and ideas that will be of particular importance in practical applications. Recent books which the reader may find helpful are those of Guckenheimer & Holmes (1983), Thompson & Stewart (1986), Moon (1987), Arrowsmith & Place (1990) and Abraham & Shaw (1992). Collections of modern applications are edited by Schiehlen (1990), Thompson & Gray (1990), Kim & Stringer (1992), Thompson & Schiehlen (1992) and Mullin (1993).

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Thompson, J.M.T. (1995). Progress in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos. In: Kounadis, A.N., Krätzig, W.B. (eds) Nonlinear Stability of Structures. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 342. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4346-9_5

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