Widely acclaimed for its clear presentation of introductory material, this best-selling volume provides a thorough treatment of vibration theory and its engineering applications. The authors incorporate modern techniques of matrix theory and computer methods, and focus on the physical aspect of the mathematical concepts needed to describe vibration phenomena. The contents of this book have been reorganized in this revised edition to make it more comprehensive and user-friendly.

Numerous examples illustrate applications for typical problems faced by practicing engineers. In addition, simple and effective techniques using MATLAB, such as the Central Difference Method, the Runge Kutta Method and QR factorization are examined.

Highlights of the fifth edition:

New-An introduction to the use of MATLAB

New Numerous examples using MATLAB presented throughout the text

New-New problems, both analytical and computational

New Complete development of Langranges equations

Emphasizes simple mathematical models essential for the analysis of vibration problems

The Authors

William T. Thomson, University of California at Santa Barbara

Marie Dillon Dahleh, University of California at Santa Barbara

Chandramouli Padmanabhan, Indian Institute of Technology Madras