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Chapter I
Determining the # of DOFs
Generalized coordinates
Influence coefficients
Linearization of EOMs
Chapter II
Beating: Six-DOF model
Beating: Two-DOF model
Damped SDOF response
Systems with rigid body modes
Modes of a three-DOF system
Modes of a two-DOF string model
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Convolution integral: interpretation
Convolution integral: interpreting resonance
Convolution integral: response to a step input
Modal responses: harmonic excitation
SDOF harmonic response
SDOF periodic response
SDOF total response
Chapter V
Shock response of multi-DOF system
Vibration isolation
Vibration absorption
NYT article on vibration isolation