Geo-Metric Vibration Analysis de Barra, R. J - 1977

Baltimore, Maryland: RMS Publishing Company, 1977. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are lightly bumped and rubbed, gently shelf worn, former owner's name is stamped on the outer page edges, overall a very crisp and clean used first edition (stated)! Extremely rare and hard-to-find! Burgundy cloth with gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. Very very scarce and out-of-print! 215 very clean, unmarked and uncreased, informative and educational pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "Vibration is a fact of life. Whether naturally induced by environmental factors, or the result of using products ranging from aircraft and missiles to automobiles to washing machines, vibration is constantly with us and can, at times, be physically and economically harmful. With today's increased and even legislated demands for greater product reliability and safety, an increased understanding of vibration is a MUST. Uncontrolled vibration can lead to: 1. Catastrophic failure caused by resonance. 2. Excessive wear. 3. Shipping damage. 4. Faulty operation of precision equipment. The purpose of most vibration design efforts is to 'prevent' resonance. Hence, the study of free vibrations and the determination of natural frequencies is of greatest importance." ---- from the Preface. First Edition / First Printing. Burgundy Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.