The Mechanics of Vibration

Originally Published In 1960 The Primary Aim Of This Book Was To Give The Reader An Insight Into The Vibration Characteristics Of A Machine Or Structure Rather Than To Present Them With A Recipe For Formal Calculations. Within The Text Classical Theory Is Developed By Starting From The Concept Of Steady Forced Motion And Then Introducing Free Motion As A Limiting Case. The Concept Of Resistance Or ''Dynamic Flexibility'' Is Used Throughout And Provides A Link Between The Treatment Of Very Simple Systems Multi-Freedom Systems With Lumped Parameters And Infinite-Freedom Systems. It Also Provides A Tool For Breaking Down Complex Problems Into Simpler Parts. The Mathematics Will Be Understood By A Student Taking An Honors Course In Engineering And The Book''S Primary Purpose Was To Provide Them With A Background For Their Studies And With A Path Along Which To Advance For Further Work.