We derive error bounds for the Rayleigh-Ritz method for the approximation to extremal eigenpairs of a symmetric matrix. The bounds are expressed in terms of the eigenvalues of the matrix and the angle between the subspace and the eigenvector. We also present a sharp bound.

A nonlinear Rayleigh-Ritz iterative (NRRIT) method for solving nonlinear eigenvalue problems is studied in this paper. It is an extension of the nonlinear Arnoldi algorithm due to Heinrich Voss. The effienicy of the NRRIT method is demonstrated by comparing with inverse iteration methods to solve a highly nonlinear eigenvalue problem arising from finite element electromagnetic simulation in acc...

We derive error bounds for the Rayleigh-Ritz method for the approximation to extremal eigenpairs of a symmetric matrix. The bounds are expressed in terms of the eigenvalues of the matrix and the angle between the subspace and the eigenvector. We also present a sharp bound.

Finite dynamic element methods are interpreted as Rayleigh-Ritz methods where the trial functions depend linearly on the eigenparameter. The positive eigenvalues of the corresponding cubic matrix eigenvalue problem are proved to be upper bounds of eigenvalues of the original problem which are usually better than the bounds that one gets from the corresponding nite element method.

As a result of environmental and accidental actions, damage occurs in structures. The early detection of any defect can be achieved by regular inspection and condition assessment. In this way, the safety and reliability of structures can be increased. This paper is devoted to propose a new and effective method for detecting, locating, and quantifying beam-like structures. This method is based o...