The Bio-Inspired X-Structure/Mechanism Approach for Exploring Nonlinear Benefits in Engineering: Part III-The Nonlinear Characteristic Output Spectrum (nCOS) Function for Analysis and Design of Nonlinear Dynamics

This book presents a unique approach to the design and analysis of beneficial nonlinearity, which can take an important and critical role in engineering systems and thus cannot be simply ignored in structural design, dynamic response analysis, and parameter selection. A key issue in the area is thus systematically addressed about how to analyze and design potential nonlinearities introduced to or inherent in a system of under study, which is a must-do task in many practical applications inv...