Since structure-borne sound plays an important role in noise control, material testing and machine diagnosis, the relevant properties of the most important elements of a construction (plates, beams and shells) are investigated. Measurement techniques, equations of motion, formulas for wave speeds, resonance frequencies, impedances, transmission coefficients etc. are given. The different damping mechanisms and the radiation properties are treated. The statistical energy analysis (SEA) is also presented. This new edition has been enlarged to include also waves on orthotropic plates, and the vibration and radiation of cylindrical shells.

I Definition, Measurement, and Generation of Structure-Borne Sound.- II Survey of Wave Types and Characteristics.- III Damping.- IV Impedances.- V Attenuation of Structure-Borne Sound.- VI Sound Radiation from Structures.