Noise and vibration are commonly encountered by engineers working with rotating machinery, and in manufacturing, civil engineering, aerospace, automotive engineering and architecture. Often the problems of noise and vibration have to be sorted out after the machine or construction is complete as they may not have been apparent in the design phase. In the book, Dr Vinokur outlines the theoretical basis of noise and vibration control, then illustrates his points with practical cases from industry. Dealing mainly with mechanical systems and then with sound insulation, the book also covers vibro-acoustic effects in microsystems and concludes with a set of examples from various industries. *theory and practice *examples from industry *Get it right first time!