<p>An ideal reference tool for practicing professionals who want a clearer understanding of the technical details of a design project, this book provides a thorough and in-depth discussion of basic vibration that offers real physical insights into the equations. Introducing advanced topics first qualitatively then mathematically, it offers extensive physical analyses, realistic example problems, and lists of mini-projects that lead readers to relevant literature in the discipline.Presents a detailed formulation of equations of motion and physical meanings, and provides interesting real- world examples to demonstrate how the theory applies to problems of concern in the industry.<b>For vibration engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers and project engineers.</b></p>

Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainties, and Control

Science & Math

Benaroya, Haym

Mathematics

PRENTICE/HALL

<p>Certainty exists only in idealized models. Viewed as the quantification of uncertainties, probabilitry and random processes play a significant role in modern engineering, particularly in areas such as structural dynamics. Unlike this book, however, few texts develop applied probability in the practical manner appropriate for engineers.<br><br>Probability Models in Engineering and Science provides a comprehensive, self-contained introduction to applied probabilistic modeling. The first four chapters present basic concepts in probability and random variables, and while doing so, develop methods for static problems. The remaining chapters address dynamic problems, where time is a critical parameter in the randomness. Highlights of the presentation include numerous examples and illustrations and an engaging, human connection to the subject, achieved through short biographies of some of the key people in the field. End-of-chapter problems help solidify understanding and footnotes to the literature expand the discussions and introduce relevant journals and texts.<br><br>This book builds the background today's engineers need to deal explicitly with the scatter observed in experimental data and with intricate dynamic behavior. Designed for undergraduate and graduate coursework as well as self-study, the text's coverage of theory, approximation methods, and numerical methods make it equally valuable to practitioners.</p>

Probability Models in Engineering and Science (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MARCELL DEKKER))

Humor & Entertainment

Nagurka, Mark

Mi Han, Seon

Han, Seon Mi

Puzzles & Games

CRC-Press

<p>An effective text must be well balanced and thorough in its approach to a topic as expansive as vibration, and Mechanical Vibration is just such a textbook. Written for both senior undergraduate and graduate course levels, this updated and expanded second edition integrates uncertainty and control into the discussion of vibration, outlining basic concepts before delving into the mathematical rigors of modeling and analysis.<br><br>Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainties, and Control, Second Edition provides example problems, end-of-chapter exercises, and an up-to-date set of mini-projects to enhance students' computational abilities and includes abundant references for further study or more in-depth information. The author provides a MATLAB® primer on an accompanying CD-ROM, which contains original programs that can be used to solve complex problems and test solutions. The book is self-contained, covering both basic and more advanced topics such as stochastic processes and variational approaches. It concludes with a completely new chapter on nonlinear vibration and stability.<br><br>Professors will find that the logical sequence of material is ideal for tailoring individualized syllabi, and students will benefit from the abundance of problems and MATLAB programs provided in the text and on the accompanying CD-ROM, respectively. A solutions manual is also available with qualifying course adoptions.</p>

Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainties and Control, Second Edition (Mechanical Engineering)

Physics

<p><strong>Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainties, and Control</strong> simply and comprehensively addresses the fundamental principles of vibration theory, emphasizing its application in solving practical engineering problems. The authors focus on strengthening engineers’ command of mathematics as a cornerstone for understanding vibration, control, and the ways in which uncertainties affect analysis. It provides a detailed exploration and explanation of the essential equations involved in modeling vibrating systems and shows readers how to employ MATLAB<sup>®</sup> as an advanced tool for analyzing specific problems. </p>  <p>Forgoing the extensive and in-depth analysis of randomness and control found in more specialized texts, this straightforward, easy-to-follow volume presents the format, content, and depth of description that the authors themselves would have found useful when they first learned the subject. The authors assume that the readers have a basic knowledge of dynamics, mechanics of materials, differential equations, and some knowledge of matrix algebra. Clarifying necessary mathematics, they present formulations and explanations to convey significant details. </p>  <p>The material is organized to afford great flexibility regarding course level, content, and usefulness in self-study for practicing engineers or as a text for graduate engineering students. This work includes example problems and explanatory figures, biographies of renowned contributors, and access to a website providing supplementary resources. These include an online MATLAB primer featuring original programs that can be used to solve complex problems and test solutions.</p>

Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainties, and Control, Third Edition (Mechanical Engineering)

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

<p>Now in its second edition, <strong>Probabilistic Models for Dynamical Systems</strong> expands on the subject of probability theory. Written as an extension to its predecessor, this revised version introduces students to the randomness in variables and time dependent functions, and allows them to solve governing equations.</p> <ul>
<li>Introduces probabilistic modeling and explores applications in a wide range of engineering fields </li> <li>Identifies and draws on specialized texts and papers published in the literature</li> <li>Develops the theoretical underpinnings and covers approximation methods and numerical methods</li> <li>Presents material relevant to students in various engineering disciplines as well as professionals in the field</li>
</ul>
<p>This book provides a suitable resource for self-study and can be used as an all-inclusive introduction to probability for engineering. It presents basic concepts, presents history and insight, and highlights applied probability in a practical manner. With updated information, this edition includes new sections, problems, applications, and examples. Biographical summaries spotlight relevant historical figures, providing life sketches, their contributions, relevant quotes, and what makes them noteworthy. A new chapter on control and mechatronics, and over 300 illustrations rounds out the coverage. </p>

Probabilistic Models for Dynamical Systems (Mechanical Engineering)

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Turning Dust to Gold: Building a Future on the Moon and Mars (Springer Praxis Books)

Astronomy & Space Science

Springer-Praxis

<p>Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainties, and Control, Fourth Edition addresses the principles and application of vibration theory. Equations for modeling vibrating systems are explained, and MATLAB® is referenced as an analysis tool. The Fourth Edition adds more coverage of damping, new case studies, and development of the control aspects in vibration analysis. A MATLAB appendix has also been added to help students with computational analysis. This work includes example problems and explanatory figures, biographies of renowned contributors, and access to a website providing supplementary resources. </p>

Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainties, and Control, Fourth Edition (Mechanical Engineering)

Han, Seon

<p><i>Mechanical Vibration: Analysis, Uncertainty, and Control</i>&nbsp;presents comprehensive coverage of the fundamental principles of mechanical vibration, including the theory of vibration, as well as discussions and examples of the applications of these principles to practical engineering problems. In dealing with the subject of vibration, the engineer must also consider the effects of uncertainties in the analysis and methods for the control of vibration. As such, this book includes treatment of both subjects: modeling of uncertainties and vibration control. Many example problems with solutions are included, and are been carefully chosen and are presented at strategic points enabling the reader to have a thorough understanding of the subject and to help cement core ideas, the book includes compelling case studies and stories of real-world applications of mechanical vibration.</p>

Mechanical Vibration: Theory and Application

Rutgers University Press

<p><div>This self-contained book provides an introduction to the flow-oscillator modeling of vortex-induced bluff-body oscillations. One of the great challenges in engineering science also happens to be one of engineering design - the modeling, analysis and design of vibrating structures driven by fluid motion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div><br /></div> <div>The literature on fluid-structure interaction is vast, and it can be said to comprise a large fraction of all papers published in the mechanical sciences. This book focuses on the vortex-induced oscillations of an immersed body, since, although the importance of the subject has long been known, it is only during the past fifty years that there have been concerted efforts to analytically model the general behavior of the coupling between vortex shedding and structural oscillations.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>At the same time, experimentalists have been gathering data on such interactions in order to help define the various regimes of behavior. This data is critical to our understanding and to those who develop analytical models, as can be seen in this book.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The fundamental bases for the modeling developed in this book are the variational principles of analytical dynamics, in particular Hamilton's principle and Jourdain's principle, considered great intellectual achievements on par with Newton's laws of motion. Variational principles have been applied in numerous disciplines, including dynamics, optics and quantum mechanics. Here, we apply variational principles to the development of a framework for the modeling of flow-oscillator models of vortex-induced oscillations.&nbsp;</div></p>

An Analytical Mechanics Framework for Flow-Oscillator Modeling of Vortex-Induced Bluff-Body Oscillations (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, 260)

Computers & Technology

Mottaghi, Sohrob

Gabbai, Rene

Computer Science

Springer

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Building Habitats on the Moon: Engineering Approaches to Lunar Settlements (Springer Praxis Books)

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