This paper provides a tutorial and summary of the theory of circulant matrices and their application to the modeling and analysis of the free and forced vibration of mechanical structures with cyclic symmetry. Our presentation of the basic theory is distilled from the classic book of Davis (1979, Circulant Matrices, 2nd ed., Wiley, New York) with results, proofs, and examples geared specifically to vibration applications. Our aim is to collect the most relevant results of the existing theory in a single paper, couch the mathematics in a form that is accessible to the vibrations analyst, and provide examples to highlight key concepts. A nonexhaustive survey of the relevant literature is also included, which can be used for further examples and to point the reader to important extensions, applications, and generalizations of the theory.
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Circulant Matrices and Their Application to Vibration Analysis
Brian J. Olson,
Brian J. Olson
1
Applied Physics Laboratory,
Air and Missile Defense Department,
e-mail: brian.olson@jhuapl.edu
Air and Missile Defense Department,
The Johns Hopkins University
,Laurel, MD 20723-6099
e-mail: brian.olson@jhuapl.edu
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Steven W. Shaw,
Steven W. Shaw
University Distinguished Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
e-mail: shawsw@egr.msu.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Michigan State University
,East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
e-mail: shawsw@egr.msu.edu
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Chengzhi Shi,
Chengzhi Shi
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
e-mail: chengzhi.shi@berkeley.edu
University of California
, Berkeley,Berkeley, CA 94720
e-mail: chengzhi.shi@berkeley.edu
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Christophe Pierre,
Christophe Pierre
Professor and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Department of Mechanical Science
and Engineering,
e-mail: chpierre@uillinois.edu
for Academic Affairs
Department of Mechanical Science
and Engineering,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
,Urbana, IL 61801
e-mail: chpierre@uillinois.edu
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Robert G. Parker
Robert G. Parker
L.S. Randolph Professor and Department Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
and State University,
e-mail: r.parker@vt.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University,
Blacksburg, VA 24061
e-mail: r.parker@vt.edu
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Brian J. Olson
Applied Physics Laboratory,
Air and Missile Defense Department,
e-mail: brian.olson@jhuapl.edu
Air and Missile Defense Department,
The Johns Hopkins University
,Laurel, MD 20723-6099
e-mail: brian.olson@jhuapl.edu
Steven W. Shaw
University Distinguished Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
e-mail: shawsw@egr.msu.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Michigan State University
,East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
e-mail: shawsw@egr.msu.edu
Chengzhi Shi
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
e-mail: chengzhi.shi@berkeley.edu
University of California
, Berkeley,Berkeley, CA 94720
e-mail: chengzhi.shi@berkeley.edu
Christophe Pierre
Professor and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Department of Mechanical Science
and Engineering,
e-mail: chpierre@uillinois.edu
for Academic Affairs
Department of Mechanical Science
and Engineering,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
,Urbana, IL 61801
e-mail: chpierre@uillinois.edu
Robert G. Parker
L.S. Randolph Professor and Department Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
and State University,
e-mail: r.parker@vt.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University,
Blacksburg, VA 24061
e-mail: r.parker@vt.edu
1Corresponding author.
Manuscript received January 12, 2014; final manuscript received May 7, 2014; published online June 19, 2014. Editor: Harry Dankowicz.
Appl. Mech. Rev. Jul 2014, 66(4): 040803 (41 pages)
Published Online: June 19, 2014
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Received:
January 12, 2014
Revision Received:
May 7, 2014
Citation
Olson, B. J., Shaw, S. W., Shi, C., Pierre, C., and Parker, R. G. (June 19, 2014). "Circulant Matrices and Their Application to Vibration Analysis." ASME. Appl. Mech. Rev. July 2014; 66(4): 040803. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027722
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