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Non-discrete-element Mechanical Vibratory Systems

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Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations
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In this chapter the aim is to describe broadly a range of mechanical vibratory systems which do not consist of discrete distinguishable mass/spring/damper elements but which are linear systems.

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Hussey, M. (1983). Non-discrete-element Mechanical Vibratory Systems. In: Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-17070-8_7

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