Mechanical Vibrations (Dover Books on Engineering) (Paperback)

by J. P. Den Hartog (Author)

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This classic textbook offers lucid explanations and illustrative models, applying theories of vibrations to a variety of practical industrial engineering problems. Includes numerous figures and 233 problems, with solutions. Appendix. Index.

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Product Details Paperback: 436 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (January 1, 1985) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486647854 ISBN-13: 978-0486647852 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,024 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 36 of 40 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Reprint of a classic text from 1930s, still very applicable, October 23, 1998 By A Customer This book is a reprint of a classic text, used at Harvardfor many years. The reprint has lots of problems solved in the text and plenty of good problems for the reader to solve. Very application oriented problems covering rotating, and vibrating real world machinery. You can lear n a lot from this text by reading and doing the problems, none of which require a much math beyond algebra and first year calculus. I do practical vibration analysis daily in my work and this and Schaum's outlines are what I would recommend if you have to teach others the basics of vibration for solving typical practical problems. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars physics of mechanical vibrations, December 5, 2005 By  Kiran K. Konde "KK" (Blacksburg, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I feel the title "Physics of mechanical vibrations" would be more suitable for this book. The author justifies (by physical explaination) each and every mathematical result in the book. THe end of the book excercises are applicaiton oriented and author makes us to think and apply the techniques learned from the book to a real world problem. One can suppliment this book with Timoshenko's "Vibration problems in engineering". Both books are nice and explain the theory with practical applications. 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent Book, January 3, 2006 By  J. Moran (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book really emphasizes the understanding of basic physical principles in solving vibration problems. Although first published in the early 30s, most of the contents are still up to date. The chapter on self-excited vibrations is great.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Mechanical Vibrations by den Hartog Well written; very clear; many practical examples of rotating machinery which are useful in design of structures to resist vibrations. Read more Published 9 months ago by David A. Nuss 5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Den Hartog is a Pioneer Hey this guy taught at MIT for years - it is the best analytical treatise on the subject in 1934 (and BTW, Physics has not changed since then). Read more Published 14 months ago by David E. Mouton 4.0 out of 5 stars a classic in the field This is a good book for understanding the mathematics behind vibrations. The book initially contained basically everything known about the subject at the time it was written... Read more Published 17 months ago by weyoun 4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written book I found Hartog's descriptions of vibrating bodies on moving bases very helpful in the class, and as a supplement to both the lectures and the assigned reading for the class out of... Read more Published 23 months ago by Kevin T. Peng 5.0 out of 5 stars A practical introduction that helps you "feel" the subject. "Mechanical Vibration" is a great value for those interested in obtaining a "feel" for vibration phenomenon and theory. Read more Published on June 4, 2007 by kelly londry 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of a difficult subject Den Hartog covers an area that is difficult to understand with a minimum of calculus. A simpler explanation would be iaccurate. Published on April 27, 2007 by C. Moench 5.0 out of 5 stars Great engineering text on mechanical vibrations I've seen several books on mechanical vibrations over the years, and this is the best by far - and the cheapest. Read more Published on January 21, 2007 by calvinnme 3.0 out of 5 stars more useful to engineers than laymen This book is heavy into equations and offers little practical guidance. Familiariztion with greek alphabet is recommended. Published on August 11, 2006 by K. Mclaughlin Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486647854
• ISBN-13: 978-0486647852
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,024 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reprint of a classic text from 1930s, still very applicable, October 23, 1998

By A Customer

This book is a reprint of a classic text, used at Harvardfor many years. The reprint has lots of problems solved in the text and plenty of good problems for the reader to solve. Very application oriented problems covering rotating, and vibrating real world machinery. You can lear n a lot from this text by reading and doing the problems, none of which require a much math beyond algebra and first year calculus. I do practical vibration analysis daily in my work and this and Schaum's outlines are what I would recommend if you have to teach others the basics of vibration for solving typical practical problems.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars physics of mechanical vibrations, December 5, 2005

By	Kiran K. Konde "KK" (Blacksburg, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I feel the title "Physics of mechanical vibrations" would be more suitable for this book. The author justifies (by physical explaination) each and every mathematical result in the book. THe end of the book excercises are applicaiton oriented and author makes us to think and apply the techniques learned from the book to a real world problem. One can suppliment this book with Timoshenko's "Vibration problems in engineering". Both books are nice and explain the theory with practical applications.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent Book, January 3, 2006

By	J. Moran (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book really emphasizes the understanding of basic physical principles in solving vibration problems. Although first published in the early 30s, most of the contents are still up to date. The chapter on self-excited vibrations is great.