Books

Here are some books I've found useful during my PhD. They cover mechanical vibrations, laser vibrometry, and modal analysis.

Comprehensive reference on experimental structural dynamics, covering everything from sensors to signal processing and modal analysis.

1426 pp — Springer 📄 PDF

A thorough introduction to modal analysis theory and practice, including experimental and operational modal analysis techniques.

305 pp — Butterworth-Heinemann 📄 PDF

Collection of expository articles that explain modal analysis concepts in a clear, intuitive manner — great for building understanding.

Practical guide to modal testing procedures, from setup and data acquisition to parameter estimation and validation.

120 pp 📄 PDF

Hands-on resource on modal testing best practices, covering excitation methods, measurement chains, and common pitfalls.

525 pp — Wiley 📄 PDF

Covers signal analysis and experimental procedures for noise and vibration, with practical focus on FFT, digital filtering, and data acquisition.

445 pp — Wiley 📄 PDF

Application note that explains key signal analysis concepts — sampling, aliasing, FFT, windowing — essential for experimental work.

68 pp — Agilent Technologies 📄 PDF

Classic textbook on mechanical vibrations, from single-degree-of-freedom systems to continuous systems and numerical methods.

1295 pp — Pearson (6th ed.) 📄 PDF

Balanced approach between theory and real-world applications, with worked examples and MATLAB exercises.

Focused treatment of vibrations in continuous media — strings, bars, beams, plates — with analytical and approximate methods.

737 pp — Wiley (2nd ed.) 📄 PDF