Covering linear and non-linear single degree-of-freedom and multi-degree-of-freedom systems, this book teaches the use of vibration principles. The author presents vibration principles in a general context and illustrates the use of these principles through examples from different disciplines.
1. Introduction
2. Modeling of Vibratory Systems
3. Single Degree-of-Freedom System : Governing Equations
4. Single Degree-of-Freedom System : Free-Response Characteristics
5. Single Degree-of-Freedom System Subjected to Periodic Excitations
6. Single Degree-of-Freedom System Subjected to Transient Excitations
7. Multiple Degree-of-Freedom System : Governing Equations, Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes
8. Multiple Degree-of-Freedom System : General Solution for Response and Forced Oscilations
9. Vibrations of Beams