Mathematical Models: Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic FlowThe author uses mathematical techniques along with observations and experiments to give an in-depth look at models for mechanical vibrations, population dynamics, and traffic flow. Equal emphasis is placed on the mathematical formulation of the problem and the interpretation of the results. In the sections on mechanical vibrations and population dynamics, the author emphasizes the nonlinear aspects of ordinary differential equations and develops the concepts of equilibrium solutions and their stability. He introduces phase plane methods for the nonlinear pendulum and for predator-prey and competing species models. Haberman develops the method of characteristics to analyze the nonlinear partial differential equations that describe traffic flow. Fan-shaped characteristics describe the traffic situation that occurs when a traffic light turns green and shock waves describe the effects of a red light or traffic accident. Although it was written over 20 years ago, this book is still relevant. It is intended as an introduction to applied mathematics, but can be used for undergraduate courses in mathematical modeling or nonlinear dynamical systems or to supplement courses in ordinary or partial differential equations. |
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Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow Richard Haberman. F' “3 Mathematical Models Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow An Introduction to Applied Mathematics 92 Richard Haberman Department ...
Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow Richard Haberman. F' “3 Mathematical Models Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow An Introduction to Applied Mathematics 92 Richard Haberman Department ...
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Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow Richard Haberman. Contents (Starred sections may be omitted without loss of continuity) FOREWORD xi PREFACE TO THE CLASSICS EDITION xiii PREFACE xv Part 1: Mechanical ...
Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow Richard Haberman. Contents (Starred sections may be omitted without loss of continuity) FOREWORD xi PREFACE TO THE CLASSICS EDITION xiii PREFACE xv Part 1: Mechanical ...
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... flow are developed from first principles. In the independent presentations of mechanical vibrations and population dynamics, nonlinear ordinary differential equations are analyzed by investigating equilibria solutions and their ...
... flow are developed from first principles. In the independent presentations of mechanical vibrations and population dynamics, nonlinear ordinary differential equations are analyzed by investigating equilibria solutions and their ...
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... flow involve first-order (nonlinear) partial differential equations, and hence are relatively independent of the previous material. The method of characteristics is slowly and carefully explained, resulting in the concept of traffic ...
... flow involve first-order (nonlinear) partial differential equations, and hence are relatively independent of the previous material. The method of characteristics is slowly and carefully explained, resulting in the concept of traffic ...
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Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow Richard Haberman. k) be (I) N t u m1 is located at 551 and m2 is located at 521. The bar is free to move and rotate due to imposed forces. The bar applies a force F, to mass m ...
Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic Flow Richard Haberman. k) be (I) N t u m1 is located at 551 and m2 is located at 521. The bar is free to move and rotate due to imposed forces. The bar applies a force F, to mass m ...
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