Mechanical Vibration
Mechanical Vibration
Theory and Application
The Fifth edition of this classic textbook includes a solutions manual. Extensive supplemental instructor resources are forthcoming in the Fall of 2022.
Mechanical Vibration: Theory and Application presents comprehensive coverage of the fundamental principles of mechanical vibration, including the theory of vibration, as well as discussions and examples of the applications of these principles to practical engineering problems. The book also addresses the effects of uncertainties in vibration analysis and design and develops passive and active methods for the control of vibration. Many example problems with solutions are provided. These examples as well as compelling case studies and stories of real-world applications of mechanical vibration have been carefully chosen and presented to help the reader gain a thorough understanding of the subject.There is a solutions manual for instructors who adopt this book. Request a solutions manual here (https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/mechanical-vibration).
This fifth edition of Mechanical Vibration, a broad and deep exposition not only of vibration, but also of system uncertainties and control, has been expanded and re-written in many parts. The comprehensive coverage includes elementary as well as advanced and professional topics. There are numerous engineering case studies, new appendixes on damping models, and extensive MATLAB resources. The exposition of concepts is careful and precise and yet the presentation is casual, a combination that makes the book remarkably easy and enjoyable to read.
Mechanical vibration permeates every aspect of engineering design including automotive, aerospace, electronics, machine tools, robotics and structural systems. This text provides a well-integrated, clear and concise discussion of the theory and practice of mechanical vibration as well as the related subjects of random vibration and vibration control. It presents a wide array of real-world examples and meaningful case studies, highlighted by interesting photographs that motivate the subject. There are many solved problems, detailed derivations, and insights that draw on the academic and industrial experiences of the authors. Some of the examples address very classical systems, and others target next generation systems that are currently at the leading edge of technology. The authors are to be congratulated for writing an engaging textbook that makes the challenging and important subject of vibration accessible to engineering students in various disciplines.
For a broad range of engineers involved in structural analysis, this is, in my opinion, a definitely 'must have' book. It is perfectly relevant to numerous applications of vibrational analysis in civil, mechanical, aerospace, and biomechanical engineering fields. Although it is written primarily as a textbook, an experienced reader will find it equally useful as a systematic reference of major modern concepts, solutions, and demonstrations cases. The authors have found an optimum balance between ‘mathematical’ and ‘applied’ sides, emphasizing, on one hand, the motivation and modeling of reality, and lessons learned from generated results and, on the other hand, providing rigorous mathematical implementations in a very clear and logical way. The book is extremely well written, and very easy to read, with numerous examples. It also includes an appendix with extensive MATLAB programs for quick implementation into engineering practice. I especially value the chapters on random vibration that demonstrate the importance of probabilistic solutions of structural reliability. It is also a pleasure indeed to read historical anecdotes and life sketches and understand the development of modern mechanics as a process.
Whether tuning a suspension, maximizing tire grip, honing a cylinder bore or determining (just enough) engine isolation, the topic of vibration is critical to vehicle design. This book is impressive, not only in its scope, but also in its approach. The presentation of material is well thought-out, the examples and derivations are quite detailed and easy to follow, while the prose, pictures and bios provide unique context that make the subject matter surprisingly engaging. Aside from making this broad topic approachable to students, this book serves as a concise reference for professionals. The inclusion of an overview of basic (time domain) controls, as well as random vibration, adds additional value and perspective.
In the design of vehicles, vibration is a constant issue as it influences complete vehicle properties such as cabin comfort, driving performance, and vehicle dynamics and can lead to fatigue, damage, and failure. Control of vibration is a key factor in successful vehicle design, making this book on modern vibration highly relevant. The book connects theory with practice, includes many worked examples and case studies, and is a resource on vibration that imparts deep physical as well as mathematical understanding to the student or engineer. It is highly recommended.
I have heard people say that good writing has a ‘voice.’ Mechanical Vibration by Benaroya, Nagurka, and Han has a voice that tells a rich story about vibration analysis in all its glory – from the beauty of its mathematics through its impact on our daily lives to the history of the people who brought it to life.
HAYM BENAROYA attended the Cooper Union and attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning his Ph.D. in Civil and Structural Engineering. He is a Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University. His areas of research interest generally include mechanical vibration, variational and nonlinear dynamics, and structural concepts, usually in challenging environments. Example applications include ocean structures, aviation structures, as well as structures for lunar surface habitation. His modeling approaches include reduced order and probabilistic frameworks.
MARK NAGURKA attended the University of Pennsylvania before earning his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from M.I.T. His expertise is in the dynamics, control, and design of mechanical and electromechanical systems. He was a mechanical engineering professor at Carnegie Mellon and at Marquette University, where he is professor emeritus. He is an engineering consultant and works with engineering educators fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
SEON HAN attended the Cooper Union and attended Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, earning her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. She was a postdoctoral scholar at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, where she analyzed dynamics of ocean mooring systems. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. She is focused on undergraduate teaching in the areas of dynamics, vibrations, and control of mechanical systems.
2. SINGLE DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM UNDAMPED VIBRATION
3. SINGLE DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM DAMPED VIBRATION
4. SINGLE DOF VIBRATION: GENERAL LOADING AND ADVANCED TOPICS
5. VARIATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND ANALYTICAL DYNAMICS
6. MULTI DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM VIBRATION
7. CONTINUOUS MODELS FOR VIBRATION
8. CONTINUOUS MODELS FOR VIBRATION: ADVANCED MODELS
9. RANDOM VIBRATION: PROBABILISTIC FORCES
10. VIBRATION CONTROL
11. NONLINEAR VIBRATION
A: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS FOR VIBRATION
B: VISCOELASTIC DAMPING
C: SOLVING VIBRATION PROBLEMS WITH MATLAB
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