Harris' Shock and Vibration Handbook

9780071370813

0071370811

EVERYTHING ENGINEERS MUST KNOW ABOUT MECHANICAL SHOCK AND VIBRATION...IN ONE CONVENIENT REFERENCE! Here is the classic work on shock and vibration--expanded and updated to incorporate the latest advances, theories, and materials--and the only book you'll ever need on the subject. Written by a team of hands-on internationally recognized experts, HARRIS' SHOCK AND VIBRATION HANDBOOK logically covers three major subject areas: * The basic theory of shock and vibration * Measurement, testing, design, and control methodologies * Practical applications of theory This new Fifth Edition has been completely revised to provide coverage of critical topics such as: * Application of computers to shock and vibration problems * Recent advances in the analysis of vibration data * The use of composite materials * High-intensity sound-induced vibration * Protection against injuries from shock and vibration * Design of equipment for shock and vibration environments * And much more! Invaluable to engineers specializing in mechanical, aeronautical, acoustical, civil, electrical, and transportation engineering, HARRIS' SHOCK AND VIBRATION HANDBOOK is a valuable guide to the solution of shock and vibration problems.