Vehicle Vibrations

Abstract

Unit SystemThe system of units adopted in this book is, unless otherwise stated, the international system of units (SI).The units of degree (. deg) or radian (. rad) are utilized for variables representing angular quantities. How to Use This BookResearchers who are familiar with fundamental of mechanical vibrations may go directly to Part III to learn vehicle vibrations modeling and analysis.Those readers who need to learn vehicle vibrations from the beginning can start from Part I to learn the fundamental mechanical elements, and then Part II to learn how to model and analysis vibrating systems.Then, they are ready to read the vehicle vibrations in Part III.Part IV is on special topic in vehicle vibrations for researchers who wish to study more advanced and uncommon phenomena in vehicle vibrations.To use the book for teaching, instructors can teach Parts II and III in one subject under a title such as: Applied Vibrations, Advanced Vibrations, Special Topic in Vibrations, etc. Also, Part III can be used as the applied section for related subjects such as: Advanced Vibrations and Vehicle Dynamics.

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