Mechanical Wave Vibrations: Analysis and Control

An elegant and accessible exploration of the fundamentals of the  analysis and control of vibration in structures from a wave standpoint

In  Mechanical Wave Vibrations: Analysis and Control, Professor Chunhui Mei  delivers an expert discussion of the wave analysis approach (as opposed  to the modal-based approach) to mechanical vibrations in structures.  The book begins with deriving the equations of motion using the  Newtonian approach based on various sign conventions before  comprehensively covering the wave vibration analysis approach. It  concludes by exploring passive and active feedback control of mechanical  vibration waves in structures.

The author discusses vibration  analysis and control strategies from a wave standpoint and examines the  applications of the presented wave vibration techniques to structures of  various complexity. Readers will find in the book:
A thorough  introduction to mechanical wave vibration analysis, including the  governing equations of various types of vibrationsComprehensive  explorations of waves in simple rods and beams, including advanced  vibration theoriesPractical discussions of coupled waves in composite  and curved beamsExtensive coverage of wave mode conversions in built-up  planar and spatial frames and networksComplete treatments of passive and  active feedback wave vibration controlMATLAB® scripts both in the book  and in a companion solutions manual for instructors
Mechanical Wave  Vibrations: Analysis and Control is written as a textbook for both  under-graduate and graduate students studying mechanical, aerospace,  automotive, and civil engineering. It will also benefit researchers and  educators working in the areas of vibrations and waves.