Engineering Mathematics in the study of the vibrations of elastic structures
Themes: Structural Engineering
Basic research
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Why?
Vibrations in mechanical structures due to (a combination of) loads, wind and rain have a large influence on the design of large mechanical structures. True understanding of these vibrations yields the least ill-effects and thus the best design.
How?
Analytical analysis provides understanding of the parameters involved rather than the outcome for a specific case. This enables resonance frequency calculations and detection of bifurcations.
When?
The TU Delft is one of the leaders in the field of analytical approaches of mathematical modelling of physical phenomena. Analytical tools are constantly being developed in close collaboration with researchers in all kinds of research areas.
Dr. ir. Wim van Horssen