Theoretical backgrounds of Miles' equation are kept simple and discussed using several approaches
Contains many realistic (practical) examples
Real specifications about random and acoustical vibrations are applied in the examples
All random response analyses are made very clear and can be easily repeated by the reader
Useful in solving problems in the frame of random vibrations in spacecraft structures design

Offers a simple overview of the theoretical background of Miles' equation, and discusses it using several approaches Applies real-world specifications for random and acoustical vibrations in the many practical examples Makes all random response analyses very clear, so they can easily be repeated by the reader Is useful in solving problems in the context of random vibrations in spacecraft-structure design

Inhalt

1 Introduction.- 2 Miles' Equation.- 3 Static equivalent of Miles' Equation.- 4 Random Vibration Load Factors.- 5 Notching & Mass Participation.- 6 Acoustic and Random Vibration Test Tailoring.- 7 Preliminary Predictions of Loads Induced by Acoustic Environment.- 8 Dynamic Response of Shell Structures to Random Acoustic Excitation, SDOF approximation.- 9 Equivalence Random and Sinusoidal Vibration.- 10 Characterisation and Synthesis of Random Acceleration Vibration Specifications.- 11 Example problems.- A Random Response SDOF System.- B Quasi-Static, Random and Acoustic Loads.- C Simulation of the Random Time Series.- D Computation of SRS.- E Application Rayleigh Quotient.- F Random Fatigue Estimation.- G John Wilder Miles (1920-2008).