Collects current information on the passive vibration isolation of stationary equipment, which is particularly important for the precision instruments needed in the silicon chip industry. Rivin (Wayne State University) describes the analysis of basic isolation systems and dynamic processes, requirements for isolation of specific objects, the materials used for flexible elements, and designs of passive vibration isolators. Topics include the dynamic properties of planar isolation systems, the isolation of objects producing single frequency excitations, elasto-damping materials, hydromounts, isolating mats and pads, constant natural frequency isolators, and pneumatic isolators. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
