Principles Of Vibration And Sound

An ideal text for advanced undergraduates, the book provides the foundations needed to understand the acoustics of rooms and musical instruments as well as the basics for scientists and engineers interested in noise and vibration. The new edition contains four new chapters devoted primarily to applications of acoustical principles in everyday life: Microphones and Other Transducers, Sound in Concert Halls and Studios, Sound and Noise Outdoors; and Underwater Sound.

Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications, Second Edition is the updated revision of the classic reference containing the most important noise control design information in a single volume of manageable size. Specific content updates include completely revised material on noise and vibration standards, updated information on active noise/vibration control, and the applications of these topics to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.

Fundamentals of Noise and Vibration is based on the first semester of the postgraduate Masters' course in Sound and Vibration Studies at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, at the University of Southampton. The main objective of the course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to practise in the field of noise and vibration control technology. Readers do not need prior formal training in acoustics although a basic understanding of mechanics, fluid dynamics and applied mathematics is required. Many of the chapters use examples of models and forms of analysis to illustrate the principles that they introduce. By pointing toward the practical application of these fundamental principles and methods, the book will benefit those wishing to extend their knowledge and understanding of acoustic and vibration technology for professional purposes. Advanced Applications in Acoustucs, Noise and Vibration serves as a companion volume.

Structure-Borne Sound" is a thorough introduction to structural vibrations with emphasis on audio frequencies and the associated radiation of sound. The book presents in-depth discussions of fundamental principles and basic problems, in order to enable the reader to understand and solve his own problems. It includes chapters dealing with measurement and generation of vibrations and sound, various types of structural wave motion, structural damping and its effects, impedances and vibration responses of the important types of structures, as well as with attenuation of vibrations, and sound radiation from structures. For the third edition, the author fundamentally revised and newly organized the contents of the work. Nevertheless, the intention has been to preserve the style of the previous editions, namely to focus on the fundamentals enabling the reader to analyse further problems.

Structure-Borne Sound" is a thorough introduction to structural vibrations with emphasis on audio frequencies and the associated radiation of sound. The book presents in-depth discussions of fundamental principles and basic problems, in order to enable the reader to understand and solve his own problems. It includes chapters dealing with measurement and generation of vibrations and sound, various types of structural wave motion, structural damping and its effects, impedances and vibration responses of the important types of structures, as well as with attenuation of vibrations, and sound radiation from structures. For the third edition, the author fundamentally revised and newly organized the contents of the work. Nevertheless, the intention has been to preserve the style of the previous editions, namely to focus on the fundamentals enabling the reader to analyse further problems.

The impact of friction-induced vibrations varies industry by industry. In the automotive industry, it affects the reliability and quality of mechanical components. For magnetic hard drives, it can affect stability. Over the last two decades, much research has been dedicated to addressing this critical area, and while the results have been significant, until now, this research has remained scattered throughout the literature. A Unified Framework: Both Elegant and Applicable Bringing together recent research and advances from several industries, Friction-Induced Vibrations and Sound presents a unified theoretical framework that engineers and researchers will find immediately applicable. Drawing on his in-depth experience in the data storage, electronics, and automotive industries, as well as his involvement with academic research, Gang Sheng presents a complete survey of this interdisciplinary subject. In the first chapters he offers a theoretical basis for friction induced vibrations. He explains the underlying principles, while also delving into methods for analyzing vibration and sound at the nano-, micro-,and macroscale levels. Sheng reinforces these concepts by taking a thoughtful look at friction-induced vibrations and sound in nature and everyday life. The latter chapters examine critical engineering applications in the data storage and automotive industries. Here Sheng illustrates the impact of advances in modeling and experimental analysis. He elaborates with detailed coverage of acoustic emission techniques used in computer hard disk drive systems, as well as noise control in automotive belt drive and brake systems. As the first comprehensive resource of its kind, this volume provides a grounding that will allow those in industry to address their specific challenges with vibration and sound. It also provides the stimulation and a starting point for those researchers looking to develop new solutions to problems that persist in the field.