From the classical methods to the newer techniques used in today's complex and multibody environments, this text shows how those approaches complement each other. The volume begins by introducing the reader to the basic concepts in mechanics, introduced at the particle mechanics level. The text then extends these concepts to systems of particles, rigid bodies (plane motion and 3D), and lightly flexible bodies. The cornerstone variational principles of mechanics are developed and they are applied to particles, rigid bodies, and deformable bodies. Through this approach, students are exposed to a natural flow of the concepts used in dynamics. The text emphasizes both the derivation of the describing equations and the response. The describing equations are developed using force and moment balances, as well as variational principles. Different approaches of obtaining equations of motion are discussed and compared. The nature of the motion is explored by means of energy and momentum concepts, stability, as well as motion integrals. Small motions around equilibrium are discussed, together with the response of linearized systems.
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Over 140 examples and 350 homework problems, as well as detailed description of dynamics concepts. Text is suitable for students as well as the practicing engineer. Clear, comprehensive and current. Very well reviewed and received--This text will be a welcomed new product in a market that has been waiting for a new entry for some time. Expanded kinematic analysis, including a detailed study of Euler angles and parameters, as well as interconnections and rolling. Detailed treatment of axisymmetric bodies is included--Familiarizes readers with commonly used tools for analysis. In most cases, the kinematics is studies independently of the kinetics. Contains a detailed treatment of equilibrium and stability, linearization around equilibrium, natural and nonnatural systems, and solution of linearized equations (basic vibration theory)--Emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The reader is introduced to basic stability theorems associated with potential energy. Such analysis can be used in an undergraduate or graduate course.
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Over 140 examples and 350 homework problems, as well as detailed description of dynamics concepts.
Clear, comprehensive and current. Very well reviewed and received.
The first eight chapters are ideally suited for advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate courses. The latter chapters can be used for a more advanced graduate-level course.
Expanded kinematic analysis, including a detailed study of Euler angles and parameters, as well as interconnections and rolling. Detailed treatment of axisymmetric bodies is included.
Features detailed treatment of constrained dynamical systems.
An expanded analysis of three-dimensional kinetics of rigid bodies that discusses different ways of obtaining moment balances.
Contains a detailed treatment of equilibrium and stability, linearization around equilibrium, natural and non-natural systems, and solution of linearized equations (basic vibration theory).
Chapter 1 is devoted entirely to basic principles, which constitutes an excellent overview.
Fair and balanced analysis and comparison of Kane's and Gibbs-Appell equations.
Ties together rigid body dynamics and flexible motion for the analysis of bodies undergoing combined rigid and elastic motion.
Clear, comprehensive and current. Very well reviewed and received.
The first eight chapters are ideally suited for advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate courses. The latter chapters can be used for a more advanced graduate-level course.
Expanded kinematic analysis, including a detailed study of Euler angles and parameters, as well as interconnections and rolling. Detailed treatment of axisymmetric bodies is included.
Features detailed treatment of constrained dynamical systems.
An expanded analysis of three-dimensional kinetics of rigid bodies that discusses different ways of obtaining moment balances.
Contains a detailed treatment of equilibrium and stability, linearization around equilibrium, natural and non-natural systems, and solution of linearized equations (basic vibration theory).
Chapter 1 is devoted entirely to basic principles, which constitutes an excellent overview.
Fair and balanced analysis and comparison of Kane's and Gibbs-Appell equations.
Ties together rigid body dynamics and flexible motion for the analysis of bodies undergoing combined rigid and elastic motion.
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The book has a very pretty cover picture of a gyroscope on the front and that is about as far as my understanding of it goes.
I may be the wrong audience for this book, my maths is a little limp and doesn't extend much beyond A-level, and Physics similar. I think I have a reasonable grasp of the unconstrained rigid body dynamical stuff that I mostly gained from another university physics book, however.
It doesn't waste any time with easy to understand english descriptions of what each principle means; it just goes straight into a whole bunch of differential equations and terminology each time. It took me several hours just to figure out what holonomic and nonholonomic constraints were and they turned out to be pretty straightforward. The rest of the stuff, it may take me a lifetime to figure out.
Definitely not a book for beginners or anyone not fluent in reading maths formulae.
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unique graduate level text for dynamics.
24 Mar 2000
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This book differs from most graduate level texts on dynamics in that it clarifies concepts with plenty of methodically worked out examples. Also, this book is extremely useful for engineers as it balances advanced theories with applications. Author has put a lot of effort and thought in writing this book and deserves special thanks for contribution to education in the field of dynamics.
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Its ok
30 Mar 2006
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This book is OK. For a graduate level text, I found that it lacked rigor and difficult solutions to example problems seemed "hand wavy". That is, I don't think that it is practical to memorize the general acceleration term for an object (rigid body or particle). Example problems (using Newton-Euler to derive equations of motion) are solved in the text by finding the translational acceleration, then the Coriolis acceleration, etc. and plugging them into the acceleration equation. In practice, if you can write the position vector of an object and you are careful about your inertial and non-inertial frames then calculus will give you the correct acceleration---every time.
A strong point of the book is all the problems at the end of each chapter. If you can do them, you can do dynamics. But, Baruh's text before the problems might not prepare you to write the solutions.
A strong point of the book is all the problems at the end of each chapter. If you can do them, you can do dynamics. But, Baruh's text before the problems might not prepare you to write the solutions.
9 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW !
18 Nov 1999
By A Customer
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Format:Hardcover
words really can not explain how to rank this book! ..but what I can say is...Haim Baruh; thank you sir for this gift to the world of dynamics
very well: 1. Organized 2. Explained topics 3. Solved examples..(truly...A LOT) This book covers evry thing people can think about in the world of dynamics..it realy worth more than hundred dollar for the person who cares about understanding D Y N A M I C S
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