Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Modal and Spectrum Analysis Data Dependent Systems in State Space Sudhakar M. Pandit Written for scientists and engineers dealing with real data--experimental or operational--this important work presents a untried and comparative treatment of modal and spectrum analysis of dynamic systems and structures. The book illustrates how the use of Data Dependent Systems (DDS) unites the two methods of analysis and simplifies many of the techniques, while providing more accurate, realistic, and easily interpreted results. Both time (modal analysis) and frequency domain (spectrum analysis) methods are systematically covered to demonstrate the relative merits and disadvantages of each. Supplements include extensive tables of results from real data, more than 50 figures (including unique plots of multivariate spectra and transfer functions) and a detailed bibliography. 1991 (0 471-63705-X) 415 pp. Vibration Problems in Engineering Fifth Edition William Weaver, Jr., Stephen P. Timoshenko, and Donovan H. Young "A substantial revision of the previous edition...it remains a very good undergraduate text and handy reference work." --Journal of Sound and Vibration While keeping much of Timoshenko's classic work on vibration theory intact, this Fifth Edition features new information on powerful, modern computational techniques. Written in a style that gives concrete physical meaning to terms and equations, the current edition includes such enhancements as revised problems, examples of applications, and computer programs. Highlights include a thorough presentation of multidegree of freedom systems using flexibility and stiffness formulation; vibration of continuous systems; a new chapter on the finite-element method; plus matrix and numerical techniques for problem solving. 1990 (0 471-63228-7) 610 pp.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface
• Contributors
• 1 Basic Acoustical Quantities: Levels and Decibels
• 2 Waves and Impedances
• 3 Data Analysis
• 4 Determination of Sound Power Levels and Directivity of Noise Sources
• 5 Outdoor Sound Propagation
• 6 Sound in Small Enclosures
• 7 Sound in Rooms
• 8 Sound-Absorbing Materials and Sound Absorbers
• 9 Passive Silencers
• 10 Sound Generation
• 11 Interaction of Sound Waves with Solid Structures
• 12 Enclosures, Cabins, and Wrappings
• 13 Vibration Isolation
• 14 Structural Damping
• 15 Noise of Gas Flows
• 16 Prediction of Machinery Noise
• 17 Noise Control in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems
• 18 Active Control of Noise and Vibration
• 19 Damage Risk Criteria for Hearing and Human Body Vibration
• 20 Criteria for Noise in Buildings and Communities
• 21 Acoustical Standards for Noise and Vibration Control
• Appendix A General References
• Appendix B American System of Units
• Appendix C Conversion Factors
• Index

Author notes provided by Syndetics

About the editors LEO L. BERANEK is cofounder and former President of Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc., a Massachusetts-based consulting firm. A registered professional engineer, Dr. Beranek received his DSc in communications engineering from Harvard University. He serves as President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is a fellow of many professional organizations, including the Acoustical Society of America and the American Physical Society. Dr. Beranek is the author of more than 150 scientific papers and seven books, including Noise and Vibration Control, Noise Reduction, and Acoustics. ISTVÁN L. VÉR is Principal Consultant at Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc. He received his PhD with a thesis in acoustics from the Technical University of Munich, Germany. Dr. Vér is the author of more than 125 publications which include book chapters, articles, papers, and sponsored technical reports. He is a past recipient of the Senior U.S. Scientist Award of the Alexander yon Humboldt Foundation of Germany and the Crosby Field Award of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers.