Mathematical Models for Suspension Bridges

Focusing on the stability challenges of suspension bridges, the work examines historical incidents to highlight critical stability questions. It reviews traditional mathematical models while proposing innovative nonlinear alternatives that address these issues. The book also explores new explanations rooted in the nonlinear structural behavior of bridges. Utilizing differential equations and dynamical systems, it illustrates how nonlinear analysis methods can identify instability thresholds, offering valuable insights for engineers and researchers in the field.