Mechanics (Introductory Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers)

Smith, R. C.

ISBN 10: 0471803456 / ISBN 13: 9780471803454

Published by John Wiley and Sons, 1968

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0471803456.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mechanics (Introductory Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Publication Date: 1968
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471803456
• ISBN 13: 9780471803454
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mathematics

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Synopsis

Mechanics Second Edition P. Smith Department of Mathematics University of Keele, UK and R.C. Smith Open University, UK A revised and updated edition of the authors' highly successful earlier book, this introductory text on Mechanics is designed to give a thorough grounding in particle dynamics and elementary rigid body dynamics. Aimed at first degree students in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering, the book is largely self-contained, including the necessary vector calculus, as well as background differential equations and numerical methods. Topics covered include kinematics, the principles of mechanics, work and energy, rocket dynamics, linear vibration theory, orbits, non-linear dynamics, and rotating frames. The theory and explanation are backed up by more than 360 examples and problems, with many worked through in full in the text. In this new edition, the chapter on vibrations has been completely revised and divided into two, and the original chapter on linear theory has been extended to include normal modes of multiple systems. A completely new chapter on non-linear dynamics has been added to illustrate such phenomena as limit cycles, period doubling and chaos in dynamical systems. Chapters on applications of particle dynamics and differential equations have also been re-organized. The text now includes many computer-generated diagrams.

From the Publisher

This Second Edition of the highly successful textbook on mechanics has been updated and revised to include new and more practical material. The chapters on kinematics and mechanical oscillations have been rewritten and there is a new chapter on nonlinear behavior of some simple dynamical systems. Features more worked examples and exercises, improved diagrams and updated notation. In addition, sections describing numerical methods are now out of date and have been replaced by a modern computer-based approach. Problems to be solved on a microcomputer are now included.