With Principles of Vibration, Benson Tongue takes a refreshingly informal approach to the understanding and analysis of vibrations. The text strikes the right balance between detail and accessibility with an easily digestible style of writing yet no sacrifice of depth of analysis. The author provides a basic understanding of the main principles of vibrations, presenting the core ideas and theories that define the field. The volume follows the current trend of incorporating more modal analysis and linear algebra to solve vibrations problems, and utilizes MATLAB software. Starting with classical material--single degree of freedom systems--the text branches out into modern material, with an emphasis on multiple degree of freedom systems. Numerous problems challenge students to think and analyze outcomes of various techniques. The text features a chapter on "Seat of the Pants" engineering which brings together various approaches to answering or analyzing vibration problems, and applies them to all systems that have been previously discussed. Tongue's lucid step-by-step approach is in sharp contrast to other books in the field that overemphasize detail and complexity to the detriment of clarity.
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Benson H. Tongue, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley.
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I am concluding a course in vibrations (UofWashington) and wanted to take a moment to recognize the author for the excellent text he has crafted. I have found many times through the quarter that simply sitting down and diving through its chapters taught me more than my professor ever could have.
Specifically: -Excellent examples -Excellent derivations -Unique and effective approach to emphasizing fundamental points But mainly this text excels because it never forgets the main point - to help newcomers understand the topic of vibrations. Highly recommended, even if you don't specifically need a text on vibrations. I think everyone could use a little more of chapters three,four,six and eight (if you're curious, buy the book!) :) Just my two cents. -Justin
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Best vibrations book ever,
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Ok, its been 10 years since I completed my undergrad, so I barely remember the equations of motion. Sudenly I see myself in this new job where dynamics is everything they do. I got myself all kinds of books to help me refresh my memory but they were all over my head. This book however is down to earth. It is easy to read, almost if the professor was right there explaining everything to you in a very informal manner. I loved it! That is what I needed. I recomend to anyone new in vibrations or trying to get a good foundation.
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In this chapter we'll examine the responses of systems with a single degree of freedom. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tensioned string, first trial vector, second trial vector, modal analyzer, damped vibration absorber, actual eigenvectors, rotating imbalance, trial vectors, accelerometer body, sensed mass, influence coefficient matrix, flexibility influence coefficient, spring restrained, highest natural frequency, undamped case, force excited, log decrement, vibrational analyses, first natural frequency, second natural frequency, system eigenvectors, trial functions, energy formulation, eigenvectors for the system, particular eigenvector Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Problem Determine, Problem Consider, Repeat Problem, Behavior of Rayleigh, Dopey Dog, Consider Problem, Forced Response of Damped Systems, Signal Descriptions, Use Figure, Applying Lagrange, Forced Vibration of Systems, Solution First, Solution We'll New!
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tensioned string, first trial vector, second trial vector, modal analyzer, damped vibration absorber, actual eigenvectors, rotating imbalance, trial vectors, accelerometer body, sensed mass, influence coefficient matrix, flexibility influence coefficient, spring restrained, highest natural frequency, undamped case, force excited, log decrement, vibrational analyses, first natural frequency, second natural frequency, system eigenvectors, trial functions, energy formulation, eigenvectors for the system, particular eigenvector Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Problem Determine, Problem Consider, Repeat Problem, Behavior of Rayleigh, Dopey Dog, Consider Problem, Forced Response of Damped Systems, Signal Descriptions, Use Figure, Applying Lagrange, Forced Vibration of Systems, Solution First, Solution We'll New!
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- Engineering Vibration, Second Edition by Daniel J. Inman in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Theory of Sound, Volume One: Unabridged Second Revised Edition by J. W. S. Rayleigh in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- System Dynamics: A Unified Approach, 2nd Edition by Dean C. Karnopp in Back Matter
- An Introduction to Random Vibrations and Spectral Analysis by D.E. Newland in Back Matter
- Vibration for Engineers by Andrew D. Dimarogonas in Back Matter
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- Dynamics: Analysis and Design of Systems in Motion by Benson H. Tongue in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Principles of Mathematical Modeling, Second Edition by Clive Dym on page 210, and page 244
- Statics: Analysis and Design of Systems in Equilibrium by Sheri D. Sheppard in Front Matter
- Handbook of Machinery Dynamics (Dekker Mechanical Engineering) by Lynn Faulkner on page 95
- Stability of Time-Delay Systems (Control Engineering) by Keqin Gu in Back Matter
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