Lessons on Rigid Dynamics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. Pirie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484070371 ISBN 13: 9780484070379

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the fundamentals of rigid body motion with clear, practical guidance.

This classic text introduces the geometry of motion, rotation, and the decomposition of complex movements into simple, analyzable parts. It emphasizes a method that reduces variables and uses relative accelerations to express absolute motion, making it easier to solve real problems in dynamics.

This edition presents foundational concepts for students and practitioners: how translation relates to rotation, the significance of parallel axes, and the governing ideas for analyzing connected bodies. It blends theoretical principles with worked examples and classic problems, offering a hands-on approach to rigid dynamics.

• Clear definitions of rotation, translation, and their combination in single and multi-body systems
• Techniques for simplifying motion using relative coordinates and parallel axes
• Practical methods for resolving forces, moments, and accelerations in complex systems
• Engaging problems that illustrate momentum, inertia, energy, and differential equations in motion

Ideal for readers of classic physics and engineering foundations, this book helps a broad audience grasp the essential tools for analyzing rigid bodies in motion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484070371
• ISBN 13: 9780484070379
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 234