Overview
This book discusses the physics of mechanical vibrating systems, emphasizing normal modes of vibration. Beginning with the basics of free and forced motions of a simple harmonic oscillator (with electrical analogs indicated where appropriate), it goes on to discuss vibrations in one-dimensional systems, such as strings and bars, and two-dimensional systems, such as membranes and plates. The discussion of coupled systems includes strong as well as weak coupling and presents both mechanical and electrical examples. The treatment includes nonlinear systems and self-excited oscillators, as well as a brief explanation of modal analysis, including finite-element methods and modal testing. The concluding third of the book discusses the propagation of sound in air, including radiation, transmission, absorption, and diffraction. The treatment of radiation covers point, dipole, line, plane, and other sources, both with and without baffles. Propagation of sound in various kinds and shapes of pipes, horns and other acoustic components is discussed. Suitable as a text for advanced undergraduates, the book provides the foundations needed to understand the acoustics of rooms and musical instruments as well as the basics for scientists and engineers interested in noise and vibration. The new edition will have new chapters on: transducers, room acoustics, atmospheric propagation, and noise. The other chapters will be brought up to date (incorporating all revisions made in the latest edition of ""The Physics of Musical Instruments"").
Full Product Details
Author: Thomas D. Rossing ,
Neville H. Fletcher
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: Second Edition 2004
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 1.470kg
ISBN: 9780387405568
ISBN 10: 0387405569
Pages: 330
Publication Date: 08 January 2004
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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General
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
From the reviews of the second edition: <p> This book is designed to serve as a text for an introductory course in acoustics for physics or engineering students. a ] On the basis of its clear and concise exposition of a mix of basic and applied subject matter, I would recommend this book for consideration as a text in an introductory acoustics course. a ] I again wish to acknowledge the overall excellence of Principles of Vibration and Sound as a solid text for introductory acoustics. (Arnold Tubis, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 116 (5), 2004)
From the reviews of the second edition: This book is designed to serve as a text for an introductory course in acoustics for physics or engineering students. ... On the basis of its clear and concise exposition of a mix of basic and applied subject matter, I would recommend this book for consideration as a text in an introductory acoustics course. ... I again wish to acknowledge the overall excellence of Principles of Vibration and Sound as a solid text for introductory acoustics. (Arnold Tubis, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 116 (5), 2004)
From the reviews of the second edition: This book is designed to serve as a text for an introductory course in acoustics for physics or engineering students. ... On the basis of its clear and concise exposition of a mix of basic and applied subject matter, I would recommend this book for consideration as a text in an introductory acoustics course. ... I again wish to acknowledge the overall excellence of Principles of Vibration and Sound as a solid text for introductory acoustics. (Arnold Tubis, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 116 (5), 2004)
