Understanding Pendulums A Brief Introduction /

Despite their apparent simplicity, the behaviour of pendulums can be remarkably complicated. Historically, pendulums for specific purposes have been developed using a combination of simplified theory and trial and error. There do not appear to be any introductory books on pendulums, written at an in...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pook, L.P (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Edición:1st ed. 2011.
Colección:History of Mechanism and Machine Science, 12
Temas:
Mechanics, Applied.
Physics.
Astronomy.
Science-History.
Mathematics.
Engineering.
Life sciences.
Engineering Mechanics.
Physics and Astronomy.
History of Science.
Technology and Engineering.
Life Sciences.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  •  Notation
  •  1 Introduction
  •  References
  •  2 Simple Pendulums
  •  2.1 Introduction
  •  2.2 Simple Harmonic Motion
  •  2.3 Analysis of a Simple Rod Pendulum
  •  2.3.1 Acceleration due to Gravity
  •  2.3.2 Accelerations of a Simple Rod Pendulum
  •  2.3.3 Potential and Kinetic Energy of a Simple Rod Pendulum
  •  2.3.4 Circular Error of a Simple Rod Pendulum
  •  2.3.5 Effect of the Earth's Curvature
  •  2.4           Analysis of a Simple String Pendulum
  •  2.5 Spherical Rod Pendulum
  •  References
  •  3 Variations on Simple Pendulums
  •  3.1 Introduction
  •  3.2 Compound Pendulum
  •  3.3 Double Rod Pendulum
  •  3.4 Blackburn Pendulum
  •  3.5 Bifilar Pendulum
  •  3.6 Rotating Simple Rod Pendulum
  •  3.7 Quadrifilar Pendulum
  •  3.7.1 Dual String Pendulum
  •  3.8 Trapezium Pendulum
  •  3.8.1 Dual Rod Pendulum
  •  3.9 Double String Pendulum
  •  References
  •  4      Pendulum Clocks
  •  4.1 Introduction
  •  4.2 Pendulum Quality Q
  •  4.2.1 Damped Simple Harmonic Motion
  •  4.2.2 Definition of Q
  •  4.3 Buoyancy
  •  4.4 Suspensions and Modes of Oscillation
  •  4.4.1 Spring Suspensions
  •  4.4.2 Pivot Suspensions
  •  4.4.3 Knife Edge Suspensions
  •  4.5 Effects of Escapements
  •  4.6 Reduction of Effects of Circular Error
  •  References
  •  5 Driven Pendulums
  •  5.1 Introduction
  •  5.2 Random Process Theory
  •  5.2.1 Bandwidth
  •  5.3 Driven Damped Simple Harmonic Motion
  •  5.3.1 Periodic Driving
  •  5.3.2 Random Driving
  •  5.4 Horizontal Driving of Pendulums
  •  5.4.1 Periodic Driving
  •  5.4.2 Random Driving
  •  5.5 Occult Uses of Pendulums
  •  References
  •  6 Scientific Instruments
  •  6.1  Introduction
  •  6.2 Kater's Pendulum
  •  6.3 Newton's Cradle
  •  6.3.1 Modes of Oscillation
  •  6.3.2 Theoretical Analysis
  •  6.4 The Foucault Pendulum
  •  6.4.1 Essential Features
  •  6.4.2 Pumping
  •  6.4.3 Motions of the Bob
  •  6.5 Charpy Impact Testing Machine
  •  References
  •  7 Engineering
  •  7.1 Introduction
  •  7.2 Watt Steam Governor
  •  7.3 Cable Car
  •  7.4 Tension Leg Platform
  •  References
  •  8 Entertainment
  •  8.1 Introduction
  •  8.2 Child's Swings
  •  8.2.1 Pumping of Child's Swings
  •  8.3 Child's Rocking Horse
  •  8.4 Pendulum Harmonographs
  •  8.5 Harmonograms and Pendulum Harmonographs
  •  8.5.1 Lissajous Figures
  •  8.5.2 Circular Harmony Curves
  •  8.5.3 Miscellaneous Harmonograms
  •  8.5.4 Some Practical Considerations
  •  References
  •  Index.

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