Harris Shock and Vibration Handbook, 6ed.

The Harris Shock and Vibration Handbook, 6th Edition, edited by Allan G. Piersol and Thomas L. Paez, is a comprehensive reference guide on the principles and applications of mechanical shock and vibration. It’s considered a classic in the field and is a key resource for engineers in various disciplines, including mechanical, aeronautical, civil, electrical, and transportation engineering.
The book is structured to cover three main areas:
• Theory: It explains the fundamental concepts of shock and vibration, including topics like basic vibration theory, nonlinear vibration, and the vibration of systems with distributed mass and elasticity.
• Methodologies: The handbook delves into the practical aspects of the subject, such as instrumentation, measurement techniques, testing procedures, and control methods. It includes details on topics like data analysis, modal analysis, and the use of modern tools such as finite element methods and digital computers for analysis.
• Practical Applications: It addresses real-world problems and solutions, covering subjects like the effects of shock and vibration on humans, equipment design, vibration induced by ground motion or fluid flow, and methods for isolating and damping vibrations.
This edition was extensively revised to incorporate new technologies and techniques, such as waveform replication and wavelets, making it a current and invaluable resource for solving a wide range of shock and vibration problems.