Vibration problems dealing with advanced Mathematical and Numerical
Techniques have extensive application in a wide class of problems in ae-
nautics, aerodynamics, space science and technology, off-shore
engineering and in the design of different structural components of high
speed space crafts and nuclear reactors. Different classes of vibration
problems dealing with complex geometries and non-linear behaviour
require careful attention of scientists and engineers in pursuit of
their research activities. Almost all fields of Engineering, Science and
Technology, ranging from small domestic building subjected to earthquake
and cyclone to the space craft venturing towards different planets, from
giant ship to human skeleton, encounter problems of vibration and
dynamic loading. This being truly an interdisciplinary field, where the
mathematicians, phy- cists and engineers could interface their
innovative ideas and creative thoughts to arrive at an appropriate
solution, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, India, a
premier institution for education and research in engineering, science
and technology felt it appropriate to organize 8th International C-
ference on "Vibration Problems (ICOVP-2007)" as a part of its
sesquicentenary celebration. The conference created a platform and all
aspects of vibration phenomenon with the focus on the state-of-the art
in theoretical, experimental and applied research areas were addressed
and the scientific interaction, p- ticipated by a large gathering
including eminent personalities and young research workers, generated
many research areas and innovative ideas.
