{"product_id":"mechanical-and-structural-vibrations-paperback-softback-9780471106005","title":"Mechanical and Structural Vibrations (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471106005","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMechanical and Structural Vibrations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDemeter G. Fertis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471106005, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 May 1995\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e828 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.2 x 16.3 x 4 cm, 1.332 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eCovering the whole spectrum of vibration theory and itsapplications in both civil and mechanical engineering, Mechanicaland Structural Vibrations provides the most comprehensive treatmentof the subject currently available. Based on the author s manyyears of experience in both academe and industry, it is designed tofunction equally well as both a day-to-day working resource forpracticing engineers and a superior upper-level undergraduate orgraduate-level text.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Features a quick-reference format that, Mechanical and StructuralVibrations gives engineers instant access to the specific theory orapplication they need. Saves valuable time ordinarily spent wadingthrough unrelated or extraneous material. And, while they arethoroughly integrated throughout the text, applications to bothcivil and mechanical engineering are organized into sections thatpermit the reader to reference only the material germane to his orher field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Students and teachers will appreciate the book's practical,real-world approach to the subject, its emphasis on simplicity andaccuracy of analytical techniques, and its straightforward,step-by-step delineation of all numerical methods used incalculating the dynamics and vibrations problems, as well as thenumerous examples with which the author illustrates those methods.They will also appreciate the many chapter-end practice problems(solutions appear in appendices) designed to help them rapidlydevelop mastery of all concepts and methods covered.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Readers will find many versatile new concepts and analyticaltechniques not covered in other texts, including nonlinearanalysis, inelastic response of structural and mechanicalcomponents of uniform and variable stiffness, the \"dynamic hinge,\"\"dynamically equivalent systems,\" and other breakthrough tools andtechniques developed by the author and his collaborators.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mechanical and Structural Vibrations is both an excellent text forcourses in structural dynamics, dynamic systems, and engineeringvibration and a valuable tool of the trade for practicing engineersworking in a broad range of industries, from electronic packagingto aerospace.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Timely, comprehensive, practical--a superior student text and anindispensable working resource for busy engineers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mechanical and Structural Vibrations is the first text to cover theentire spectrum of vibration theory and its applications in bothcivil and mechanical engineering. Written by an author with over aquarter century of experience as a teacher and practicing engineer,it is designed to function equally well as a working professionalresource and an upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level textfor courses in structural dynamics, dynamic systems, andengineering vibrations. Mechanical and Structural Vibrations:\u003cbr\u003e * Takes a practical, application-oriented approach to the subject\u003cbr\u003e * Features a quick-reference format that gives busy professionalsinstant access to the information needed for the task at hand\u003cbr\u003e * Walks readers, step-by-step, through the numerical methods usedin calculating the dynamics and vibration problems\u003cbr\u003e * Introduces many cutting-edge concepts and analytical tools notcovered in other texts\u003cbr\u003e * Is packed with real-world examples covering everything from thestresses and strains on buildings during an earthquake to thoseaffecting a space craft during lift-off\u003cbr\u003e * Contains chapter-end problems--and solutions--that help studentsrapidly develop mastery of all important concepts and methodscovered\u003cbr\u003e * Is extremely well-illustrated and includes more than 300diagrams, tables, charts, illustrations, and more\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFundamentals of Vibratory Motions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Vibration Analysis of Simple Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Forced Vibration of Simple Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dynamic and Vibration Response of Continuous Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Commonly Used Methods of Vibration Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finite Element Method.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Utilization of Modal Analysis for Dynamic Response Due to ExternalExcitations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Vibration Response of Variable Stiffness Members.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dynamic Response of Idealized Systems by Using Fourier and LaplaceTransforms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Variational and Stochastic Approaches.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dimensional and Model Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Answers to Selected Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278198993176,"sku":"9780471106005","price":133.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471106005.jpg?v=1781459695","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/mechanical-and-structural-vibrations-paperback-softback-9780471106005","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}