Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

"Applied Dynamics presents a modern treatment of dynamics not found in any other book. It introduces concepts of multibody dynamics, mechatronic dynamics, and nonlinear dynamics as well as traditional dynamics and examines underlying principles in the context of present-day computational methods. The book offers insight into modern analytical tools such as virtual power and Lagrange's equations through a focus on real-world examples and applications including robotic systems, magnetic bearings, aerospace dynamics, and micro-electromagnetic machines (MEMS)." "Applied Dynamics is an ideal text for one-semester courses at the senior undergraduate or first-year graduate level. It is also useful for more advanced students seeking to enhance their understanding of modern software tools or pursue independent investigation."--Jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 555-560) and index.

Dynamic phenomena, design and failures -- Basic principles of dynamics -- Kinematics -- Principles of D'Alembert, Lagrange's equations, and virtual power -- Rigid body dynamics -- Introduction to robotics and multibody dynamics -- Orbital and satellite dynamics -- Electromechanical dynamics : an introduction to mechatronics -- Introduction to nonlinear and chaotic dynamics -- Appendix A : Second moments of mass for selected geometric objects -- Appendix B : Commercial dynamic analysis and simulation software codes.