Advanced Engineering Dynamics
by H. Harrison /
1997 / English / PDF
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'Advanced Engineering Dynamics' bridges the gap between elementary
dynamics and advanced specialist applications in engineering.
'Advanced Engineering Dynamics' bridges the gap between elementary
dynamics and advanced specialist applications in engineering.
It begins with a reappraisal of Newtonian principles before
expanding into analytical dynamics typified by the methods of
Lagrange and by Hamilton's Principle and rigid body dynamics. Four
distinct vehicle types (satellites, rockets, aircraft and cars) are
examined highlighting different aspects of dynamics in each case.
Emphasis is placed on impact and one dimensional wave propagation
before extending the study into three dimensions. Robotics is then
looked at in detail, forging a link between conventional dynamics
and the highly specialised and distinctive approach used in
robotics. The text finishes with an excursion into the Special
Theory of Relativity mainly to define the boundaries of Newtonian
Dynamics but also to re-appraise the fundamental definitions.
Through its examination of specialist applications highlighting the
many different aspects of dynamics this text provides an excellent
insight into advanced systems without restricting itself to a
particular discipline. The result is essential reading for all
those requiring a general understanding of the more advanced
aspects of engineering dynamics.
It begins with a reappraisal of Newtonian principles before
expanding into analytical dynamics typified by the methods of
Lagrange and by Hamilton's Principle and rigid body dynamics. Four
distinct vehicle types (satellites, rockets, aircraft and cars) are
examined highlighting different aspects of dynamics in each case.
Emphasis is placed on impact and one dimensional wave propagation
before extending the study into three dimensions. Robotics is then
looked at in detail, forging a link between conventional dynamics
and the highly specialised and distinctive approach used in
robotics. The text finishes with an excursion into the Special
Theory of Relativity mainly to define the boundaries of Newtonian
Dynamics but also to re-appraise the fundamental definitions.
Through its examination of specialist applications highlighting the
many different aspects of dynamics this text provides an excellent
insight into advanced systems without restricting itself to a
particular discipline. The result is essential reading for all
those requiring a general understanding of the more advanced
aspects of engineering dynamics.