this book contains 32 selected papers by acknowledged experts covering current research in this field of mechanics. the material has been grouped into six sections entitled: non-linear oscillations of beams, plates, vehicles, and other dynamic systems; analysis and control of non-linear systems; non-linear waves; dynamics of offshore structures; system identification; and mathematical and numerical methods for investigating non-linear systems. individual papers reflect the newest achievements and results in non-linear oscillations and cover analytical methods, experimental and/or numerical techniques which may be applied to dynamic problems. this volume will be of interest to scientists and graduate students in theoretical and applied mechanics and mathematics.