THIRD EDITION
Dave S. Steinberg
Steinberg & Associates and University of California, Los Angeles
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Steinberg, Dave S. Vibration analysis for electronic equipment/Dave S. Steinberg.--3rd ed. p. cm “ A Wiley-Interscience publication.” ISBN 0-471-37685-X 1. Electronic apparatus and appliances-Vibration. I. Title. TK7870S8218 2000 621.381--dc21 Printed in the United States of America 109876 99-056617
To my wife, Annette, and to my two daughters, Con and Stacie
Electronic equipment continues its relentless expansion into virtually every area associated with commercial, industrial, and military applications throughout the entire world. Exotic technology has become commonplace in medicine, entertainment, communication, travel, transportation, manufacturing, education, and commerce. The internet has dramatically and forever changed the way many companies run their businesses,