Advanced Engineering Dynamics

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.

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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

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