Jerry GinsbergCambridge University PressEdition: 2, 4/19/2010EAN 9780521646048, ISBN10: 0521646049Paperback, 480 pages, 25.3 x 17.7 x 2.3 cmLanguage: EnglishThis text offers a clear and refreshing exposition of the dynamics of mechanical systems from an engineering perspective. Basic concepts are thoroughly covered, then applied in a systematic manner to solve problems in mechanical systems that have recognisable applications to engineering practice. All theoretical discussions are accompanied by numerous illustrative examples, and each chapter offers a wealth of homework problems. The treatment of the kinematics of particles and rigid bodies is extensive. In this new edition, the author has revised and reorganized sections to enhance understanding of physical principles, and he has modified and added examples, as well as homework problems. The new edition also contains a thorough development of computational methods for solving the differential equations of motion for constrained systems.1. Basic considerations2. Introduction3. Newton's Laws4. Systems of Units5. Vector Calculus6. Energy and Momentum7. Brief Biographical Perspective8. Particle Kinematics9. Path Variables-Intrinsic Coordinates10. Rectangular Cartesian Coordinates11. Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates12. Joint Kinematical Descriptions13. Relative Motion14. Rotation Transformations15. Finite Rotations16. Angular Velocity and Derivatives of Rotating Vectors17. Angular Acceleration18. Derivative of an Arbitrary Factor19. Velocity and Acceleration Using a Moving Reference Frame20. Observations from a Moving Reference System21. Kinematics of Rigid Bodies22. General Equations23. Eulerian Angles24. Interconnections25. Rolling26. Newtonian Kinetics of a Rigid Body27. Fundamental Principles28. Evaluations of Angular Momentum and Inertia Properties29. Rate of Change of Angular Momentum30. Equations of Motion31. Planar Motion32. Impulse-Momentum and Work-Energy Principles33. System of Rigid Bodies34. Introduction of Analytical Mechanics35. Generalized Coordinates and Degrees of Freedom36. Constraints - Holonomic and Nonholonomic37. Virtual Displacements38. Generalized Forces39. Hamilton's Principle40. Lagrange's Equations. 41. Further Concepts in Analytical Mechanics42. Constrained Generalized Coordinates43. Computational Methods in the State-Space44. Hamiltonian Mechanics and Further Conservation Principles45. Gibbs-Appell Equations for Quasi-Coordinates46. Gyroscopic Effects47. Free Motion48. Spinning Top49. Gyroscopes for Inertial GuidanceAppendixAnswers to even-numbered problemsIndex.
