Theory of Sound, Volume 1

Description

The Nobel Laureate's classic sums up all research in the field prior to 1877, then presents Rayleigh's own original contributions. Volume One covers harmonic vibrations, systems with one degree of freedom, vibrating systems in general, transverse vibrations of strings, longitudinal and torsional vibrations of bars, vibrations of membranes and plates, curved shells and plates, and electrical vibrations. Content: Front Matter Historical Introduction • Preface • Table of Contents • 1. Introduction • 2. Harmonic Motions • 3. Systems Having One Degree of Freedom • 4. Vibrating Systems in General • 5. Vibrating Systems in General Continued 6. Transverse Vibrations of Strings • 7. Longitudinal and Torsional Vibrations of Bars • 8. Lateral Vibrations of Bars • 9. Vibrations of Membranes • 10. Vibrations of Plates • 10A. Curved Plates or Shells • 10B. Electrical Vibrations • Appendix: On Progressive Waves