TECHNICAL NOTES
Jun 1, 1989

Lower Bounds for Eigenvalues via Rayleigh's Method

Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 115, Issue 6

Abstract

This note summarizes several formulas for lower bounds to fundamental eigenvalues with suitable examples to illustrate their relative merits.

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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 115Issue 6June 1989
Pages: 1365 - 1370

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Robert Schmidt, Member, ASCE
Prof. of Engrg. Mech., Univ. of Detroit, Coll. of Engrg. and Sci., 4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221‐9987

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