Abstract: The nonlinear dynamics of rocking rigid bodies with simple geometries, such as rectangular blocks and cylinders, have been the focus of the rocking community over the last six decades. However, many objects that are prone ...

Abstract: The rocking problem is applicable to a wide variety of structural and nonstructural elements. The current applications range from bridge pier and shallow footing design to hospital and data center equipment, even art ...

Abstract: The rocking problem is applicable to a wide variety of structural and nonstructural elements. The current applications range from bridge pier and shallow footing design to hospital and data center equipment, even art ...