Using a multidisciplinary approach that combines cutting-edge research, developments, and applications, this book provides state-of-the-art knowledge in the analysis, design, development, control, and operation of mechatronic systems. The authors focus on the integrated design of practical engineering systems that include mechanics, electronics, intelligent computer control, sensors, actuators, and communication networks. Clear and concise, the text encompasses several branches of engineering including mechanical, electrical, computer, manufacturing, and materials. It also addresses various research issues and contains in-depth examples with extensive case studies.
• Mechanical Engineering Series
MEMS
Systems & Controls
Mechanical Engineering
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Professional

Measuring and testing for vibration is critical in maximizing system durability and ensuring safety, including effects of vibrations on humans and their environment. Condensing information from the highly popular Vibration and Shock Handbook, this book supplies a convenient guide to the tools, techniques, data, and instrumentation to successfully test, measure, and analyze vibration behavior. Expert contributors examine instrumentation, signal acquisition, LabVIEW™ tools for virtual instrumentation, shock and vibration methodologies for various civil and mechanical engineering systems, signal conditioning, and recording. The book also includes an additional chapter on human response to vibration.
• Mechanical Engineering Series
Vibration
Mechanics
Reference
Professional

Comprising chapters from the highly popular Vibration and Shock Handbook, this presents a concise reference to the techniques, tools, and data to monitor, reduce, control, and prevent mechanical vibrations, noise, and acoustics. It presents passive and active control methods for suppressing undesirable vibrations while enhancing desirable types of vibration; and the fundamentals and techniques of vibration damping, design for reduced vibration, various methods for controlling vibrations or isolating vibration-prone structures, the psychological and physiological effects of noise, noise suppression, and statistical energy analysis.
• Mechanical Engineering Series
Vibration
Mechanics
Reference
Professional

Understanding vibration behavior in modern systems is a complex task, requiring detailed mathematical models to evaluate the sources and effects of vibrations. Fortunately, there are a number of software tools available for modeling and analyzing this behavior. In chapters drawn from the highly popular Vibration and Shock Handbook, Computer Techniques in Vibration summarizes and demonstrates a variety of software applications, tools, and techniques used to explore mechanical vibrations. Compiling critical information into a convenient, thorough, and up-to-date source, expert contributors discuss finite element methods, fast Fourier transform, wavelet analysis, the use of MATLAB® toolboxes, and approaches to vibration signal analysis.
• Mechanical Engineering Series
Vibration
Mechanics
Reference
Professional

Vibration and shock are ubiquitous phenomena, and a modern, practical reference for the field is overdue. This impressive new Vibration and Shock Handbook provides a thoroughly up-to-date, convenient, and authoritative reference on the techniques, tools, and data relevant to the modeling, analysis, design, instrumentation, and control of vibration, shock, noise, and acoustics. In 45 chapters contributed by professionals in current practice, the book covers both the theoretical and the practical aspects, including the use of MATLAB ® toolboxes and LabVIEW ® tools. It provides a wealth of examples and case studies and presents all of the material in a format that is ideal for easy reference and recollection.
• Mechanical Engineering Series
Mechanical Engineering
Vibration
Mechanics
Reference
Professional

Written for both technical and nontechnical readers, Intelligent Machines presents complex issues in simple, qualitative terms, yet discusses important theoretical aspects, industrial applications, and design issues where they are appropriate. The result is an intriguing exploration of this revolutionary technology, its design, uses, limitations, and future prospects. Nine chapters - authored by highly distinguished international authorities - take the reader from the fundamentals and general aspects of intelligent machines through current techniques and research, and finally to their practical aspects and applications.
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Intelligent Systems
Computer Science (General)
Computer Engineering
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Professional