An essential requirement for achieving the correct functionality and operation of engineering systems and structures is to understand the fundamental issues which underpin stress distributions and dynamic behaviour. Design software is increasingly being developed in order to integrate a number of analysis tools. The key to the success of this development is the generation of modelling and analysis techniques, together with experimental validation over likely parameter ranges. The present collection will enable researchers from various backgrounds to assess the current state-of-the-art of a range of technical areas. The papers have been grouped into sections covering such diverse areas as mechanical, structural, plate/composite, manufacturing and biomedical. The various techniques available for system modelling, linear and non-linear dynamic analysis, stress analysis in the presence of defects, and measurement are explored; making this an indispensable information source.
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