Mechanical Vibration

Model, analyze, and solve vibration problems, using modern computer tools. Featuring clear explanations, worked examples, applications, and modern computer tools, William Palm's "Mechanical Vibration" provides a firm foundation in vibratory systems. You'll learn how to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to model and analyze systems ranging from a single degree of freedom to complex systems with two and more degrees of freedom. Separate MATLAB sections at the end of most chapters show how to use the most recent features of this standard engineering tool, in the context of solving vibration problems. The text introduces Simulink where solutions may be difficult to program in MATLAB, such as modeling Coulomb friction effects and simulating systems that contain non linearities. Ample problems throughout the text provide opportunities to practice identifying, formulating, and solving vibration problems. This book features strong pedagogical approach, including chapter objectives and summaries. It includes extensive worked examples illustrating applications. It covers numerous realistic homework problems. It provides up to date MATLAB coverage.
This is the first vibration textbook to cover Simulink Self contained introduction to MATLAB in Appendix A. It includes a special section dealing with active vibration control in sports equipment. Special sections are devoted to obtaining parameter values from experimental data.