Dynamics in Engineering Practice

By D.W. Childs

 

Table of Contents

 

Introduction and Fundamentals

A Short History of Dynamics

Units

 

Planar Kinematics of Particles

Motion in a Straight Line

Particle Motion in a Plane: Cartesian Coordinates

Coordinate Transformations: Relationships between Components of a Vector in Two Coordinate Systems

Particle Motion in a Plane: Polar Coordinates

Particle Motion in a Plane: Normal-Tangential (Path) Coordinates

Moving between Cartesian, Polar, and Path-Coordinate Definitions for Velocity and Acceleration Components

Time-Derivative Relationships in Two Coordinate Systems

Velocity and Acceleration Relationships in Two Cartesian Coordinate Systems

Relative Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Vectors between Two Points in the Same Coordinate System

 

Planar Kinetics of Particles

Nomenclature

Differential Equations of Motion for a Particle Moving in a Straight Line: An Introduction to Physical Modeling

More Motion in a Straight Line: Degrees of Freedom and Equations of Kinematic Constraints

Motion in a Plane: Equations of Motion and Forces of Constraint

Particle Kinetics Examples with More Than One Degree of Freedom

Work–Energy Applications for One-Degree-of-Freedom Problems in Plane Motion

Linear-Momentum Applications in Plane Motion

Moment of Momentum

 

Planar Kinematics of Rigid Bodies

Rotation about a Fixed Axis

Velocity and Acceleration Relationships for Two Points in a Rigid Body

Rolling without Slipping

Planar Mechanisms

 

Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies

Nomenclature

Inertia Properties and the Parallel-Axis Formula

Governing Force and Moment Equations for a Rigid Body

Kinetic Energy for Planar Motion of a Rigid Body

Fixed-Axis-Rotation Applications of the Force, Moment, and Energy Equations

Compound-Pendulum Applications

General Applications of Force, Moment, and Energy Equations for Planar Motion of a Rigid Body

Moment of Momentum for Planar Motion

 

Appendices

 

Index

 

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