Books by Ernest (Ohio State University Doebelin

Integrating physical modeling, mathematical analysis, and computer simulation, this book explores a variety of specific and practical instrumentation design situations. The author uses MATLAB® and Simulink® for dynamic system simulation, Minitab® for statistical applications, and Mathcad for general engineering computations. Sharply focused, user-friendly mini-manuals for the software can be found in the appendices. The book explains how to protect sensitive instruments and machines from damaging shock and vibration environments, shows how to design piezoelectric actuators for precision nanometer motion control, and details the mechanical, fluid, thermal, and control aspects of designing a viscosimeter.

Addressing topics from system elements and simple first- and second-order systems to complex lumped- and distributed-parameter models of practical machines and processes, this work details the utility of systems dynamics for the analysis and design of mechanical, fluid, thermal and mixed engineering systems.

Integrating physical modeling, mathematical analysis, and computer simulation, this book explores a variety of specific and practical instrumentation design situations. It discusses several technologies for implementing vibration isolation. It focuses on instruments for various applications, from geophysics to mechanical and aerospace engineering.