Synopses & Reviews
Noise and vibration affect engineering structures of all kinds. This textbook provides students with a unified treatment of engineering noise and vibration analysis and control. The main feature of the book is the bringing together of vibration and noise within a single volume rather than treating each topic in isolation. Particular emphasis is placed on the wave-mode duality and the interactions between sound waves and solid structures. The book is primarily intended as a textbook for undergraduates in the final year of an engineering course. Postgraduates and professionals will also find that it is a useful overview of the field. There are specific case studies, test cases, and examples for students to work through.
Review
"This is a fine text, comprehensive in content, with depth enough for post graduate students, consultants and researchers alike. Few texts deal with both noise and vibration in any detail; this one is accordingly welcome." C.W. Stammers, Machine Systems Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath
Synopsis
Michael Norton's classic text has been extensively updated to include the latest developments in the field. The book's analysis of noise and vibration emphasizes wave-mode duality and interactions between sound waves and solid structures. Primarily a textbook for senior level undergraduate and graduate courses, the volume is also a valuable reference for researchers and practicing engineers. First Edition Hb (1990): 0-521-34148-5 First Edition Pb (1990): 0-521-34941-9
Synopsis
In this second edition, Michael Nortonâs classic text has been extensively updated to take into account the latest developments in the field. The book treats both noise and vibration in a single volume, with particular emphasis on wave-mode duality and interactions between sound waves and solid structures. This is primarily a textbook for senior level undergraduate and graduate courses, but will also be a valuable reference for researchers and practising engineers.
Synopsis
Extensively updated edition of Norton's classic text on noise and vibration for students, researchers and engineers.
About the Author
Michael P. Norton is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Western Australia, the Director of the Centre for Acoustics, Dynamics and Vibration at that University, and a Foundation Director of SVT - Engineering Consultants.Denis G. Karczub is Principal Engineer at SVT - Engineering Consultants. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Western Australia, graduating with honours in 1991, and going on to obtain his PhD in 1997.
Table of Contents
Preface; Acknowledgements; Introductory comments; 1. Mechanical vibrations: a review of some fundamentals; 2. Sound waves: a review of some fundamentals; 3. Interactions between sound waves and solid structures; 4. Noise and vibration measurement and control procedures; 5. The analysis of noise and vibration signals; 6. Statistical energy analysis of noise and vibration; 7. Pipe flow noise and vibration: a case study; 8. Noise and vibration as a diagnostic tool; Problems; Appendices; Answers to problems; Index.