Vibration Dynamics and Control

Dynamics of Linear, Time Invariant, Systems.- Conservative Discrete Vibrating Systems.- Equations in the Time, Frequency, and Laplace Domains.- Damped Discrete Vibrating Systems.- Free Vibration of Conservative Systems.- Free Vibration of Damped Systems.- Forced Response in the Frequency Domain: Conservative Systems.- Forced Response in the Frequency Domain: Damped Systems.- Response to Nonperiodic Excitation.- Short Account of Random Vibrations.- Reduction of the Number of Degrees of Freedom.- Controlled Linear Systems.- Vibration of Beams.- General Continuous Linear Systems.- Discretization of Continuous Systems.- The Finite Element Method.- Dynamics of Multibody Systems.- Vibrating Systems in a Moving Reference Frame.- Dynamics of Nonlinear and time Variant Systems.- Free Motion of Conservative Nonlinear Systems.- Forced Response of Conservative Nonlinear Systems.- Free Motion of Damped Nonlinear Systems.- Forced Response of Damped Nonlinear Systems.- Time Variant and Autoparametric Systems.- Dynamics of Rotating and Reciprocating Machinery.- Elementary Rotordynamics: The Jeffcott Rotor.- Dynamics of Multi-Degrees-of-Freedom Rotors.- Nonisotropic Rotating Machines.- Nonlinear Rotors.- Dynamic Problems of Rotating Machines.- Rotor Balancing.- Torsional Vibration of Crankshafts.- Vibration Control in Reciprocating Machines.

From the reviews:"The book is composed of 30 chapters, subdivided into three parts. … The bibliography is excellent including 173 references for general mechanical vibrations, 26 references for nonlinear and chaotic vibrations and 26 references for dynamics of rotating and reciprocating machines. In addition the index seems well suited for the subject matter presented in the text. This text is very appropriate for graduate level studies in vibration and machine design; and is perfect as a reference for mechanical engineers involved with the design of machine elements." (Reginald H. Keith, Noise Control Engineering Journal, Vol. 57 (2), 2009)"This book … presents a profound theoretical background of general vibration mechanics and control for linear dynamics of discrete systems and analysis of the dynamic behaviour of continuous system. … The work is intended for wide audience: this would include specialists in vibration dynamics and control, students in a range of mechanical, aeronautical and mechatronic specialties. … it is also useful for design engineers … . equally addressed to applied mathematicians and physicists working in the field of control theory and mechanics." (Jan Lovíšek, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1160, 2009)“This book is an excellent professional reference for students and engineers as well as academicians in order to grasp mechanical vibration and control fundamentals. … author has done an excellent job of trying to include all aspects of vibration and structural dynamics. It is interesting to note some of the features … as extra details for academic purposes. The features are the short preface for each chapter and remarks and examples throughout the chapter in addition to the exercises at the end of each chapter.” (Hanim Salleh, International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Vol. 17 (4), 2012)