Vibration Damping, Control, and Design

Reducing and controlling the level of vibration in a mechanical system leads to an improved work environment and product quality, reduced noise, more economical operation, and longer equipment life. Adequate design is essential for reducing vibrations, while damping and control methods help further reduce and manipulate vibrations when design strat

Vibration Damping. Damping Theory. Experimental Techniques in Damping. Structure and Equipment Isolation. Vibration Control. Helicopter Rotor Tuning. Vibration Design and Control. Structural Dynamic Modification and Sensitivity Analysis. Vibration in Rotating Machinery. Regenerative Chatter in Machine Tools. Fluid-Induced Vibration. Sound Levels and Decibels. Hearing and Psychological Effects. Noise Control Criteria and Regulations. Instrumentation. Source of Noise. Design of Absorption. Design of Reactive Mufflers. Design of Sound Insulation. Statistical Energy Analysis. Index.