General explanation and illustrative examples of principles involved in mechanical vibrations; natural frequencies and normal modes of vibration discussed; growth of non-resonant oscillation analyzed mathematically; case of resonance; vibration damping; oscillations in railway vehicles due to ties and rail joints; railway bridge vibrations; torsional oscillations in crankshafts; spring oscillations; vibration of coupled systems; vibration absorbers. (See also abstract in Engineer v 177 n 4615 June 23 1944 p 489-90)


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    Title :

    Mechanical vibrations: their cause and prevention


    Additional title:

    Instn Civ Engrs -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1944


    Size :

    46 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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