Handbook of human vibration /

Today the human body is exposed to vibration not only while traveling but also during leisure and domestic activities and in many occupations. This volume summarizes the current understanding of the many human responses to vibration. Divided into two parts, this book deals with whole-body vibrations...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Griffin, M. J.
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Published: Academic Press,
Publisher Address: London ; San Diego :
Publication Dates: 1990.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123030405
Summary: Today the human body is exposed to vibration not only while traveling but also during leisure and domestic activities and in many occupations. This volume summarizes the current understanding of the many human responses to vibration. Divided into two parts, this book deals with whole-body vibrations and hand-transmitted vibration. In each part the experimental data and appropriate models are presented in detail so that readers can address practical problems. An extensive guide to national and international standards is provided, and a large multidisciplinary glossary of terms assists in understanding the relevant technical and medical jargon. This comprehensive reference volume is accessible to all those interested in human vibration: medical doctors, engineers, lawyers, scientists, and health and safety officials and administrators. LK uses the following bulleted list_ This new text features: An up-to-date statement of current knowledge on human responses to vibration A comprehensive glossary of terms in current use in the fields of vibration and human response An extensive bibliography and guide to national and international standards.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvi, 988 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 863-951) and index.
ISBN: 1299196381
9781299196384
Index Number: QP82
CLC: X593