Mechanical Vibrations: Measurement, Effects & Control - Hardcover

9781606920367: Mechanical Vibrations: Measurement, Effects & Control

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1606920367 ISBN 13: 9781606920367

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2009

Vibration refers to mechanical oscillations about an equilibrium point . The oscillations may be periodic such as the motion of a pendulum or random such as the movement of a tire on a gravel road. Vibration is occasionally "desirable". For example the motion of a tuning fork, the reed in a woodwind instrument or harmonica, or the cone of a loudspeaker is desirable vibration, necessary for the correct functioning of the various devices. More often, vibration is undesirable, wasting energy and creating unwanted sound -- noise. For example, the vibrational motions of engines, electric motors, or any mechanical device in operation are typically unwanted. Such vibrations can be caused by imbalances in the rotating parts, uneven friction, the meshing of gear teeth, etc. Careful designs usually minimise unwanted vibrations. This book presents leading research from around the world in this field.

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