Principles and Techniques of Vibrations

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Thisbook will be of interest to mechanical engineers, aerospace engineers, and engineering science and mechanics faculty. The main objective of the book is to present a mathematically rigorous approach to vibrations, one that not only permits efficient formulations and solutions to problems, but also enhances understanding of the physics of the problem. The book takes a very broad view approach to the subject so that the similarity of dynamic characteristics of vibrating systems will be understood.

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The most comprehensive graduate level vibration's book.......2001-01-22

starting with linear systems and dynamics, this book covers every single topic in the theory of vibrations. chapter 4 has a fantastic discussion of lyapunov stability.

Probably the best vibration textbook ever written........2000-04-06

Starting from SDOF discrete vibration analysis, MDOF, to distributed parameter system analysis, this book covers all important aspects in vibration analysis. In this book you can find most of the vibration analysis techniques necessary to understand the publications in this area.

Only problem is the treatment of Rayleigh quotient. This book shows the Rayleigh quotient and its properties only for discrete systems but not for continuous systems.

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Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of principles, materials, and technologies

Architectural Acoustics provides the vital information that architects, engineers, and all concerned with the built environment need to control and direct wanted or unwanted sounds within and around buildings. A team of internationally recognized experts presents the very latest information on acoustical materials, technologies, design criteria, and methods for a wide variety of applications, including airports and other transportation facilities; theaters, churches, and concert halls; classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries; music practice rooms and recording studios; sports venues; and all types of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

This comprehensive reference is one of the few books of its kind to include richly detailed case studies that demonstrate real-world applications of acoustic principles, materials, and methods. Nearly two hundred photos and illustrations further elucidate specific principles, applications, and techniques.

Topics covered include:
* Basic principles of architectural acoustics
* Acoustical materials and methods
* Building noise control applications

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Masters Student textbook.......2005-09-15

This book was so advanced and technical that it was almost entirely useless to me. It is clearly for an advanced sound technician, someone who is going to be building concert halls and what not. I was looking for something with information on building a sound studio for a client. Too technical, too advanced. If your teacher doesn't require it, why the hell would you buy it. I gave it a 2 because someone will make use out of it somehow, someday, somewhere...i guess.

Good reference with case studies.......2000-05-12

Hi! I have this book and think that it is a very very good book and very atualized about architetural acoustics because it brings not only the principles of acoustics but a lot of case studies of some famous places with ilustrations, wich are a good reference of the aplication of the design for a acoustical place. And brings too a section about the recent innovations in acoustical design and research. This book and David Egan's Architectural Acoustics makes a perfect couple for architects and other people who wants a good knowledge about acoustics in architecture. I really recommend.

Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications

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Good source for more information
Practical Use of Noise and Vibration Control Engineering

Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications

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ASIN: 0471449423

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Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications, Second Edition is the updated revision of the classic reference containing the most important noise control design information in a single volume of manageable size. Specific content updates include completely revised material on noise and vibration standards, updated information on active noise/vibration control, and the applications of these topics to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.

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Good source for more information.......2007-10-05

Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications looks to be a good source for a second book on noise control. By second book I mean a follow up to a good introductory book on Architectural Acoustics by Egan, Long, or Mehta et al. Long's book is very thourough.

Each Chapter is written by a recognized expert in the field. It covers theory, mathematical models, and some application.

While a few of the chapters are general, and many of them relate to building noise, the subject is not limited to buildings. As an example there is coverage of jet engine noise generation and propagation. I have only read it in sections to date, and am satisfied with it.

BTW - A good source for a hands on, non-theoretical approach is from ASHRAE, "A Practical Guide to Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Systems".

Practical Use of Noise and Vibration Control Engineering.......2001-06-29

The book has some very practical suggestions and formulas that can be used to control noise in real engineering problems. This it does by first reviewing the basic terms, definitions and international standards in acoustics. Several practical formulas for design of noise control systems are discussed and given in the text. Formulas for calculation of sound propagation in various practical situations are also given. I recommend this book to people who have an interest in reducing noise in most practical problems.

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The book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, engineers and physicists involved in fluid computations. An up-to-date account is given of the present state of the art of numerical methods employed in computational fluid dynamics. The underlying numerical principles are treated with a fair amount of detail, using elementary methods. Attention is given to the difficulties arising from geometric complexity of the flow domain. Uniform accuracy for singular perturbation problems is studied, pointing the way to accurate computation of flows at high Reynolds number. Unified methods for compressible and incompressible flows are discussed. A treatment of the shallow-water equations is included. A basic introduction is given to efficient iterative solution methods. Many pointers are given to the current literature, facilitating further study.

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good for the experienced.......2002-09-18

hi all,
this book is not appropriate for the beginners to CFD so i don't recommend it for the instructors who are looking for a introduction book. The tensor notation is also not easy to grasp for the not experienced. Besides the language of the book is not clear and not enough to let the reader apply without referring to another book. This is probably because the book has covered a lot of CFD concepts so deep explanation on every item is not provided.
However I would recommend this book for experienced CFD'ers since it covers many concepts and it can be used as a good referring material.

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Great introductory book
Principles of underwater sound 3rd edition
The UnderWater bible

Principles of Underwater Sound
Robert J. Urick
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Great introductory book.......2007-05-19

A great introductory book into the world of underwater sound. Not too theoretic, easy to read and understand. The author begins from the well known sonar equation, and then explores all parameters in it in subsequent chapters. If you are a beginner, this is definitely the book you should start with. Very informative graphs, mostly taken from navy and marine company archives are used. This is also an impressive point.
However two points to mention: For those interested in underwater sound hardware and transducer design, these subjects are not dealt in this book (I would recommend Wilson's and Stansfield's books for this subject). For those interested in studying the theory of underwater sound in detail, this book is just an introductory book, it does not include even the basic theoretic subjects e.g. derivation of the wave equation (I would recommend "Physics of Sound in the Sea - Chapter 1" for a perfect theoretical dealing).
To sum up, anyone who is interested in underwater acoustics should own this book.

Principles of underwater sound 3rd edition.......2007-05-13

The book arrived in PERFECT perfect condition and on time.

The UnderWater bible.......1998-07-18

An excellent introductory text to the subject of underwater acoustics. Structured according to the different factors of the sonar equation, the books leads the reader into the various aspects of the subject. I was happy to learn that this book is once more in print after a long period in which it was unavailable. In short - a must for every person interested in the field.

Acoustics: An Introduction to Its Physical Principles and Applications

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A Deep and Classic Approach to Acoustics

Acoustics: An Introduction to Its Physical Principles and Applications
Allan D. Pierce
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KK.......2005-07-24

This book was used as a text book for one of our courses during my masters. In my opinion it is one of the classic books available in acoustics. If you want to learn fundamentals and to know "why" for any acoustical phenomena, then this book is for you. If you are looking for an applied (engineering) kind of book, then this book is not for you. The author gives a clear and concise approach to the acoustics problem formulations. The end of chapter excercises are very helpful(some problems require references to current journal literature for detailed formulation).

Clearly this is the book to learn physical pricnciples from. I wish the author would have added a couple of chapters on aeroacoustics and related phenomena.

Ausgezeichnet.......2002-07-18

Das Buch ist wunderbar. Herr Doktor Pierce hat ein ausgezeichnet Buch doch geschrieben.

A Deep and Classic Approach to Acoustics.......2000-12-02

Texts on acoustics approach the subject from many different angles and at many different levels. Pierce's text is classic, rigorous and complete. It should serve the needs of serious students of acoustics for a variety of purposes - musical acoustics and sound are my particular perspective.

Some writers cater their approach to electrical engineers or to mechanical engineers, assuming that by tieing everything to those disciplines they will make the effort easier for their readers. This may serve well those who come from those disciplines, but may not serve others well and may not serve all applications of acoustics equally well either. Pierce does not do so. His approach is rigorously mathematical and pure, going to the heart of the matter, rather than one of attempting to cut corners by making analogies to other fields that you may or may not know.

The book is not for the faint of heart or the mildly curious, it is deep and demanding. But he organizes it superbly and writes intelligently with a wonderful way of integrating the history and development of the science, and the graphics are exceptionally clear and communicative.

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Written by two educators and a practicing acoustical consultant, this reader-friendly book/reference covers all the important issues of architectural acoustics in a single volume — AND features a dual-level presentation that meets the needs of both those seeking depth and rigor, and those requiring a broad, practical perspective. Synthesizing acoustical theory with its practical applications, it provides exhaustive narrative coverage of the subject (including advanced optional content and extensive mathematical appendixes) and extensive high-quality stand-alone illustrations — for those who need to grasp concepts quickly without wading through long descriptions of complex acoustical phenomena. Explains complex acoustical phenomena and their practical details with relative ease. Provides over 500 stand-alone illustrations — that, together with a cursory reading of the text, enable readers to grasp concepts quickly — without wading through long descriptions of complex acoustical phenomena. Contains a comprehensive list of important formulas in architectural acoustics.

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Xeroxed paperback.......2007-05-09

I ordered this book presuming it was the harcover edition. It wasn't. In fact, not only was it paperback, but the pages were PHOTOCOPIED from the original. ALl of the photos and graphics look terrible. It is missing pages here and there, in the body, appendices, and index.

The book itself is a great book. Architectural Acoustics for dummies essentially. Just don't pay $80+ for a cheap photocopy.

Satellite Systems: Principles and technologies

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Bruno Pattan
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This reader-friendly resource covers the broad spectrum of satellite principles and their associated technologies. While other books limit their coverage to specialized services or to satellite payloads such as communication satellites, Satellite Systems focuses upon the methodology of launching satellites, keeping them there, the environments under which they operate, and other facets particular to their operation. Pattan's detailed, elaborate approach does not assume that the reader is versed in esoteric mathematics. Satellite Systems is specific enough to be a valuable working-tool to scientists and engineers in related fields, yet general enough to be accessible to students and interested lay people. Pattan throughly explores the concepts and technologies of satellite systems in simple, direct terms. Satellite Systems includes precise coverage of: *various orbits and the services they provide *international launch of vehicles and launch sites *phased array antennas for satellite network applications *mobile satellite services from land vehicles, aircraft, and ships *low orbit satellites for telecommunication and position determination applications *international frequency allocations for satellite control, payload management, and status *geometric relationships between satellite and Earth stations used in interference analysis, orbit determination, and location *the hostile environments in which satellites operate and cope *and much more Satellite Systems is a self-contained, extensive introduction that offers professionals and advanced undergraduate and graduate students of satellite systems the tools they need for in-depth understanding of the complexities of the subject. It is ideal as both a reference and a training text for engineers, technicians, communication lawyers, weather professionals, telecommunications experts, students, and anyone interested insatellites and satellite technology.

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Nice try, bad execution
Covers math & science of sound emphasizing musical instruments

Principles of Vibration and Sound
Thomas D. Rossing , and Neville H Fletcher
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This book discusses the physics of mechanical vibrating systems, emphasizing normal modes of vibration. Beginning with the basics of free and forced motions of a simple harmonic oscillator (with electrical analogs indicated where appropriate), it goes on to discuss vibrations in one-dimensional systems, such as strings and bars, and two-dimensional systems, such as membranes and plates. The discussion of coupled systems includes strong as well as weak coupling and presents both mechanical and electrical examples. The treatment includes nonlinear systems and self-excited oscillators, as well as a brief explanation of modal analysis, including finite-element methods and modal testing. The concluding third of the book discusses the propagation of sound in air, including radiation, transmission, absorption, and diffraction. The treatment of radiation covers point, dipole, line, plane, and other sources, both with and without baffles. Propagation of sound in various kinds and shapes of pipes, horns and other acoustic components is discussed. Suitable as a text for advanced undergraduates, the book provides the foundations needed to understand the acoustics of rooms and musical instruments as well as the basics for scientists and engineers interested in noise and vibration. The new edition will have new chapters on: transducers, room acoustics, atmospheric propagation, and noise. The other chapters will be brought up to date (incorporating all revisions made in the latest edition of "The Physics of Musical Instruments").

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Nice try, bad execution.......2007-03-08

Some years ago, I bought the first edition of this book because, at first glance, it seemed to present a readable discussion of a very difficult subject. However, as I read further, I realized that the writing is very terse and imprecise. Most annoyingly, it was full of typographical errors.

This semester I am working with two students on an independent study project on vibration and sound. We decided to use the second edition of this book as one of our sources. To my complete amazement and dismay, the second edition has at least as many typographical errors as the first edition. It is incredibly frustrating to spend half an hour trying to justify an equation, only to realize that "x" should be "y", or "less than" should be "greater than", or "sin" should be "cos".

I can recommend this book only if you know enough about the subject to realize what the authors actually meant to say, despite what is written in the book.

Covers math & science of sound emphasizing musical instruments.......2006-03-13

The book by Rossing and Fletcher is a portion of the wonderful Physics of Musical Instruments by the same authors and it accordingly covers all the background material in waves and vibrations that might be applicable to that topic. This book, unlike "Physics of Musical Instruments", was written as a textbook rather than a reference. This book omits EM waves, but covers most of the other necessities. Most of the chapters conclude with brief Appendices going into greater detail on specific topics. All the problems are collected at the back of the book and they are too few and stated, perhaps, a bit too briefly. You should probably be an advanced undergraduate with courses in engineering physics, acoustics, and mathematics through ordinary and partial differential equations in order to get the most from this book.

The book begins with free and forced vibrations of simple systems. The complex exponential function is immediately employed and superposition of more than one harmonic motion is considered. Energy, damping, some exemplary systems, including the RLC circuit are done before driving force, resonance and transient response are introduced. Then oscillations in two dimensions and the normal mode problem for coupled mass-spring systems are done. The chapter ends with a few comments on nonlinearities, so a lot happens in this first chapter.

Chapter 2 does waves in continuous, one-dimensional systems, mostly strings and bars. It begins with a nice segue from the loaded string to the massive string, then derives the wave equation for a stretched string and then solves it. Then reflection at fixed and free ends is done followed by the harmonic solutions, standing waves and energy. Then in considering the plucked string, the main ideas of Fourier analysis are derived and then applied also to the struck string. Consistent with the musical motivation of the book the authors continue on to consider the bowed string. Next impedance is discussed and then the motion of the end supports, another unusual topic of clear musical relevance. Then various loss mechanisms are considered, before longitudinal oscillations are considered. The system in mind here is a thin, solid bar with fixed or free ends. Various non-idealities in both strings and bars are next considered, so that one has nonlinearities and dispersion.

Chapter 3 is on two dimension oscillations of membranes and plates. There is nice coverage of the normal modes in rectangular and circular geometry, so the Bessel function makes an untypical appearance. Various appropriate boundary conditions are handled and Chladni patterns shown. Even wooden plates are considered so that the vibration of violin parts can be discussed. Nonlinearities are again considered due to their relevance to many musical applications.

Chapter 4 is devoted to coupled vibrating systems starting with coupled pendula. The coupled equations of motion are solved in the usual way and not explicitly related to the eigenvalue problem. Then forcing is considered and other coupled vibrating systems including electrical circuits and mass-spring systems. Then higher numbers of masses are considered and the solution even more resembles that of the eigenvalue problem, but it is still not referred to by that name. The chapter concludes with the coupling of two vibrating strings on an instrument and the bridge that supports them both.

Chapter 5 is on nonlinear systems, the Duffing equation being the first example treated. The chapter is quite short and technical and does not cover the chaotic motion of simple driven damped systems.

Chapter 6 is on sound waves in air, and starts by deriving the wave equation. Then one dimensional solutions are given, followed by generalization to three dimensions in both rectangular and spherical geometry. The transformation of the Laplacian operator to spherical coordinates and the solutions to the wave equation are simply stated, not derived. Then sound intensity and pressure level are discussed and related to human hearing. Reflection, transmission and absorption by boundaries are discussed, leading up to the normal modes of cavities with application to the acoustics of auditoriums.

Chapter 7 covers sound sources and radiation, starting with point source waves and the interference of sound waves from separated point sources. Then arrays of sources are considered, and spherical, line and planar sources, all with obvious relevance to music production by speakers and instruments.

Chapter 8 is on pipes and horns. Unsurprisingly this book covers the resonances of and radiation from pipes much more thoroughly than typical texts. Conical and flared pipes are covered in pleasing detail, which is probably too much for the typical course on vibrations and waves.

Chapter 9 is on acoustic systems with an emphasis on frequency analysis, coupling, and multi-port systems. This is not a thorough chapter on acoustics, though, and the reader should either already be familiar with basic acoustics or look for a more advanced reference.

Chapter 10 is on microphones, loudspeakers, hydrophones, and transducers. An emphasis is on the modeling and mathematics behind such devices, otherwise known as electroacoustics. A good companion book to this chapter is "Introduction to Electroacoustics and Audio Amplifier Design" by Leech, which goes into great detail on the modeling of these devices.

Chapter 11 is about sound in concert halls and studios. Although there is mathematics in this chapter as in all chapters, this one is more subjective. For example, it talks in more of an essay style about what makes a room have good acoustics, plus the difference in what is good acoustically for a house of worship versus a classroom.

Chapter 12 moves the discussion of acoustics to the outdoors. Here we see topics not previously discussed such as the effects of aircraft, automotive, and even railroad noise on outdoor acoustics. The mathematics of atmospherics are also mentioned.

Chapter 13 is a very short chapter on underwater acoustics, and seemed rather tacked on, as underwater acoustics is a very complex topic. A good companion to this chapter is the excellent, "Principles of Underwater Sound" by Urick. It costs $60, but believe it or not, is far cheaper than anything else of its high quality on the subject.

In summary, this book is an excellent book on the subject of vibrations and sound, especially the part that overlays the authors' "Physics of Musical Instruments", which would be chapters one through eight. Further volumes that will help you with all of the math and physics in this book are Kinsler's "Fundamentals of Acoustics", "Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications" by Zachmanoglou, and finally, an out-of-print work: "Schaum's Outline of Acoustics" by Seto, ISBN 0070563284.

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