Here is a C++ program which generates random numbers for a user-selected distribution. monte_carlo_random.cpp monte_carlo_random.exe The distribution options are: 1. Uniform 2. Normal 3. Rayleigh 4. Weibull 5. Gumbel 6. Binomial The random numbers can then be used in a Monte Carlo analysis. * *… Read more
The Nyquist frequency is equal to one-half the sampling rate. Shannon’s sampling theorem states that a sampled time signal must not contain components at frequencies above the Nyquist frequency. Otherwise, an aliasing error will occur. * * * Here are some papers: Notes on sample… Read more
Bessel Function Table: Bessel_functions.pdf * * * Tutorials Referencing Bessel Functions Newton-Raphson Method Applied to Vibration Problems: Newrap.pdf Longitudinal Vibration of a Tapered Rod: taper_long.pdf Natural Frequencies of Circular Plate Bending Modes: circular.pdf An Introduction to Slosh: slosh_intro.pdf – Tom Irvine
Here is a good website for curve-fitting: zunzun From the website… Here you can curve fit and surface fit your 2D and 3D data online with a rich set of error histograms, error plots, curve plots, surface plots, contour plots, VRML, auto-generated source code, and… Read more
I have never formally published any of my papers in a refereed journal or even in an engineering magazine, but others who have done so have referenced my tutorial papers. I am enclosing samples, which include conference papers, etc. – Tom Irvine * * *… Read more
Consider a lightly damped, single-degree-of-freedom system subjected to broadband random base excitation. The system will tend to behave as a bandpass filter. The bandpass filter center frequency will occur at or near the system’s natural frequency. The system response will thus tend to be narrowband… Read more
I recently came across a vendor that offers an isolator design using the concept in the figure above. The system is also referred to as the standard-linear solid model (SLS) by Zener, and is used as a simplified model for structural damping. It is a… Read more
I had the opportunity to give the keynote speech at the workshop. Here is my presentation, which is rather non-technical. Enjoy… Dynamics Engineering: A Call to Serve – Tom
Here are some links for libraries of downloadable papers: http://www.science.gov http://ntrs.nasa.gov/?method=aboutntrs http://www3.alcatel-lucent.com/bstj/ – Tom Irvine
On the fateful morning of 9/11, I watched the TV news coverage of the World Trade Center attack. My mind could scarcely comprehend the unfolding tragedy as I watched each tower collapse. I later wrote an article The World Trade Center Disaster: A Shock Vibration… Read more