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Provides an introduction to the modeling, analysis, design, measurement and real-world applications of vibrations, with online interactive graphics.
List of contents
1. Introduction; 2. Modeling of vibratory systems; 3. Single degree-of-freedom systems: governing equations; 4. Single degree-of-freedom system: free-response characteristics; 5. Single degree-of-freedom systems subjected to periodic excitations; 6. Single degree-of-freedom systems subjected to transient excitations; 7. Multiple degree-of-freedom systems: governing equations, natural frequencies, and mode shapes; 8. Multiple degree-of-freedom systems: general solution for response and forced oscillations; 9. Vibrations of beams.
About the author
Balakumar Balachandran is a Minta Martin Professor of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. He has authored and co-authored many books, chapters, and journal articles related to the dynamics of vibrations, and he has several patents to his credit. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.Edward B. Magrab is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. He has extensive experience in analytical and experimental analysis of vibrations and acoustics, serving as an engineering consultant to over twenty companies and authoring or co-authoring a number of books on vibrations, noise control, instrumentation, integrated product design, MATLAB, and Mathematica. He is a Life Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Summary
An introduction to the modeling, analysis, design, and measurement of vibrations, and their real-world applications. With examples and homework problems throughout, and lecture slides, a solutions manual, and unique interactive graphics available online, this is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate courses in vibration analysis.
