Understanding Pendulums A Brief Introduction /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Pook, L.P (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2011.
• Σειρά: History of Mechanism and Machine Science, 12
• Θέματα: Engineering.; History.; Mathematics.; Physics.; Popular works.; Mechanics.; Mechanics, Applied.; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.; Physics, general.; History of Science.; Mathematics, general.; Popular Science, general.

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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.