Advanced Engineering Dynamics

Content: Preface, __Pages xi-xii__1 - Newtonian Mechanics, __Pages 1-20__2 - Lagrange's Equations, __Pages 21-45__3 - Hamilton's Principle, __Pages 46-54__4 - Rigid Body Motion in Three Dimensions, __Pages 55-84__5 - Dynamics of Vehicles, __Pages 85-124__6 - Impact and One-Dimensional Wave Propagation, __Pages 125-171__7 - Waves In a Three-Dimensional Elastic Solid, __Pages 172-193__8 - Robot Arm Dynamics, __Pages 194-234__9 - Relativity, __Pages 235-260__Problems, __Pages 261-271__Appendix 1 - Vectors, Tensors and Matrices, __Pages 272-280__Appendix 2 - Analytical Dynamics, __Pages 281-287__Appendix 3 - Curvilinear co-ordinate systems, __Pages 288-296__Bibliography, __Page 297__Index, __Pages 299-301__ '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. Content: • Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Newtonian Mechanics 2. Lagrange's Equations 3. Hamilton's Principle 4. Rigid Body Motion in Three Dimensions 5. Dynamics of Vehicles 6. Impact and One-Dimensional Wave Propagation 7. Waves in a Three-Dimensional Elastic Solid 8. Robot Arm Dynamics 9. Relativity • Problems Appendices • Bibliography • Index This book bridges the gap between elementary dynamics and advanced specialist applications in engineering. A uniform approach has been adopted using standard terminology and notation in several subject areas, including road vehicle stability, aircraft stability and robotics. The purpose of this book is to form a bidge between elementary dyamics and admanced specialist applications in engineering