Rigid Body Dynamics

Building up from first principles and simple scenarios, this comprehensive introduction to rigid body dynamics introduces readers to tools to address real-world problems, and cutting-edge research topics. Including over 100 problems with solutions, this is an ideal companion for undergraduate students in aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering.

List of contents

Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Particle dynamics; 2. Interaction forces between rigid bodies; 3. Mass distribution; 4. Vector theorems; 5. Work-energy theorem; 6. Method of virtual power; 7. Lagrange's equations; 8. Introduction to percussive dynamics; Index.

About the author

Joaquim A. Batlle is Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona.Ana Barjau Condomines is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.

Summary

Building up from first principles and simple scenarios, this comprehensive introduction to rigid body dynamics introduces readers to tools to address real-world problems, and cutting-edge research topics. Including over 100 problems with solutions, this is an ideal companion for undergraduate students in aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering.

Product details

• Authors: Ana Barjau Condomines, Ana (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya Barjau Condomines, Joaquim A. Batlle, Joaquim A. (Universitat Politecnica De Cat Batlle, Joaquim A. (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya Batlle
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9781108842136
• ISBN: 978-1-108-84213-6
• No. of pages: 596
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), Mechanics of solids, Engineering thermodynamics, Dynamics & statics, Engineering: Mechanics of solids, Dynamics and statics, Aerodynamics