Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications [Hardcover]

Leo L. Beranek (Editor), István L. Vér (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471617512 | ISBN-13: 978-0471617518 | Publication Date: August 1992 | Edition: 1

Modal and Spectrum Analysis Data Dependent Systems in State Space Sudhakar M. Pandit Written for scientists and engineers dealing with real data—experimental or operational—this important work presents a untried and comparative treatment of modal and spectrum analysis of dynamic systems and structures. The book illustrates how the use of Data Dependent Systems (DDS) unites the two methods of analysis and simplifies many of the techniques, while providing more accurate, realistic, and easily interpreted results. Both time (modal analysis) and frequency domain (spectrum analysis) methods are systematically covered to demonstrate the relative merits and disadvantages of each. Supplements include extensive tables of results from real data, more than 50 figures (including unique plots of multivariate spectra and transfer functions) and a detailed bibliography. 1991 (0 471-63705-X) 415 pp. Vibration Problems in Engineering Fifth Edition William Weaver, Jr., Stephen P. Timoshenko, and Donovan H. Young "A substantial revision of the previous edition…it remains a very good undergraduate text and handy reference work." —Journal of Sound and Vibration While keeping much of Timoshenko’s classic work on vibration theory intact, this Fifth Edition features new information on powerful, modern computational techniques. Written in a style that gives concrete physical meaning to terms and equations, the current edition includes such enhancements as revised problems, examples of applications, and computer programs. Highlights include a thorough presentation of multidegree of freedom systems using flexibility and stiffness formulation; vibration of continuous systems; a new chapter on the finite-element method; plus matrix and numerical techniques for problem solving. 1990 (0 471-63228-7) 610 pp.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Some things get better with age, e.g. women, wine and pea soup. This is also true here. Each new book in this 'series' of books started by Leo Beranek in 1960 and continued with help from Istvan Ver has gotten better. They all maintain a depth that is not available in many of the other books available on noise control. This book has a excellent balance of practical and therefore useful guidelines and theoretical modeling with equations and data to support and permit easy extension of the guidelines to most of the situations faced by noise control engineers. In general, one will not be buried in math that does not lead to meaningful help for noise control engineers looking for solutions to real problems. Anyone serious about noise control should have this book available, even if you are like me and have the other three proceeding books in this 'series'." (Noise Control Engineering Journal, July/August 2008)

From the Publisher

Prepared by the world's leading acoustics company, BNN Laboratories, it covers every aspect of noise and vibration control. Examines engineering principles for designing quiet conditions into pumps and power plant equipment, air conditioning systems, industrial machinery, factories and more. Methods for designing appropriate noise and vibration control treatments are also discussed. Techniques for assessing conditions are demonstrated as well as methods for designing appropriate noise and vibration control applications. A condensed collection of current authoritative design information, criteria and references are also included.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (August 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471617512
• ISBN-13: 978-0471617518
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,442,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Use of Noise and Vibration Control Engineering, June 29, 2001

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G.S.O. Odhiambo (Langata, Nairobi, KENYA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications (Hardcover)

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.

The book is also suitable to students in mechanical, aerospace, automotive, electrical, environmental, highways and building engineering who have an interest in acoustics or noise control problems. The book is however not suitable as a class textbook as not many formulas are derived neither are there many worked examples or tutorial problems that can assist a student to prepare for examinations.