Computational Dynamics - Hardcover

Shabana, Ahmed A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471305510 ISBN 13: 9780471305514

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience, 1994

Synopsis

Computational Dynamics Most books on kinematics and the dynamics of motion are rooted mainly in classical methods and geared to the needs of physicists. As a consequence, until now, students and professionals in the fields of mechanical and aerospace engineering had no single resource to turn to for coverage of modern computational techniques for solving the engineering problems they encountered. This book fills the gap in the literature while forging a link between classical and computational methods. Computational Dynamics: Introduces all relevant classical techniques and shows how they serve as the foundation of modern computational dynamics Offers in-depth coverage of kinematics and the dynamics of motion in three dimensions with an analytical development that includes Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods as well as Newton-Euler equations Provides simple, real-world examples and problem sets that help readers to focus on the main concepts and computational methods

About this title

From the Publisher:

A modern introduction to the concepts, definitions and techniques used in multibody dynamics. Covers essential topics regarding kinematics and dynamics of motion in three dimensions with analytical development including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods as well as Newton-Euler equations. Uses computational techniques throughout to illustrate methods of solutions for authentic engineering problems.

From the Inside Flap:

The last two decades have seen enormous progress in the computer-aided analysis of mechanical systems. Yet, to date, the vast majority of books that treat kinematics and the dynamics of motion are rooted mainly in classical methods and geared to the needs of physicists. Even more surprising is the fact that little or nothing has been written on modern computational methods for those who could benefit most from a comprehensive, pedagogically cohesive treatment of the subject—graduate-level students and professionals in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Computational Dynamics fills the gap in the literature by providing just such a treatment. Designed to function as an integral part of the course curricula taught in all mechanical and aerospace engineering departments, this book presents computational methods for the solution of real-world problems commonly encountered by professionals working in these fields. Computational Dynamics begins with a thorough introduction to relevant classical techniques. It then builds upon those techniques to demonstrate how they form the foundation for the study of modern computational dynamics. It offers in-depth coverage of kinematics and the dynamics of motion in three dimensions with an analytical development that includes Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods as well as Newton-Euler equations. Real-life examples are provided throughout to help demonstrate how computational method are used to arrive at solutions for real-world engineering problems. In addition, problem sets presented at the end of each chapter are formulated to help readers to focus on the main concepts and computational methods discussed in the chapter. Computational Dynamics is geared specifically for senior undergraduate and graduate students of mechanical and aerospace engineering. It is also an indispensable resource for professionals who work in these and related fields.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0471305510
• ISBN 13: 9780471305514
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464