Vehicle Noise and Vibration Refinement

Xu Wang (Edited by)

9780081014332, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 19 August 2016

448 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.8 cm, 0.63 kg

"Automotive engineers with a mathematical background would find this book useful." --Materials World

High standards of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance are expected in vehicle design. Refinement is therefore one of the main engineering/design attributes to be addressed when developing new vehicle models and components.

Vehicle noise and vibration refinement provides a review of noise and vibration refinement principles, methods, advanced experimental and modelling techniques and palliative treatments necessary in the process of vehicle design, development and integration in order to meet noise and vibration standards. Case studies from the collective experience of specialists working for major automotive companies are included to form an important reference for engineers practising in the motor industry who seek to overcome the technological challenges faced in developing quieter, more comfortable cars.

The reader will be able to develop an in-depth knowledge of the source and transmission mechanisms of noise and vibration in motor vehicles, and a clear understanding of vehicle refinement issues that directly influence a customer’s purchasing decision.

Part 1 Introduction: Rationale and history of vehicle noise and vibration refinement
Target setting and benchmarking for vehicle noise and vibration refinement. Part 2 Measurement and modelling: Vehicle vibration measurement and analysis
Vehicle noise measurement and analysis
Random signal processing and spectrum analysis in vehicle noise and vibration refinement
Theory and application of modal analysis in vehicle noise and vibration refinement
Mid– and high-frequency problems in vehicle noise and vibration refinement – statistical energy analysis and wave approaches
Advanced simulation techniques in vehicle noise and vibration refinement
Advanced experimental techniques in vehicle noise and vibration refinement. Part 3 Noise and vibration refinement in vehicle systems: Aerodynamic noise and its refinement in vehicles
Active noise and vibration control in vehicles
Noise and vibration refinement of powertrain systems in vehicles
Vehicle interior noise refinement – cabin sound package design and development
Noise and vibration refinement of chassis and suspension
Body structure noise and vibration refinement
Vehicle noise and vibration strategy-based diagnostics.

Subject Areas: Acoustic & sound engineering [TTA], Automotive technology & trades [TRC], Mechanical engineering [TGB]