Contents


Preface

Chaotic phenomenon has been and continues to be an essential component in the nonlinear vibration of dynamical systems at different degrees of freedom. The nonlinear response of vibration is employed to describe the movement of the dynamical system. This book discusses the chaotic phenomenon in cam-follower systems, rolling bearings, high-rise buildings, and vehicle track interaction. The experimental data included supports the numerical simulation results. The Lyapunov exponent parameter is used to quantify the level of chaos in nonlinear dynamics systems. Moreover, the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), bifurcation diagram, Poincaré map, and phase-plane diagram are used in nonlinear dynamics behaviors. SolidWorks, MEMS, and ANSYS programs are used to detect the nonlinear response of dynamical systems in different

**Louay S. Yousuf**

Mechanical Engineering Department,

San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA

applications of sciences.
