Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

Citation

(2003), "Dynamics of Mechanical Systems", Industrial Robot, Vol. 30 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2003.04930eae.001

Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

H. Josephs and R.L. HustonCRC Press2002757 pp.ISBN 0-8493-0593-4£52.99 Hardback

Keywords: Mechanics, Dynamic

Dynamics of Mechanical Systems provides the reader with the understanding to tackle designing modern mechanical systems. It is an extremely well written textbook, which makes good use of clear and simple illustrations and numerous exercise problems. It builds on a basic knowledge of physics, mathematics and mechanics, and systematically develops the theory, methods and applications, until complex robotics and biosystems are addressed.

The first chapter introduces the subject matter, along with the basic terminology and fundamental concepts and assumptions. Chapter 2 provides a Review of Vector Algebra, while chapters 3 and 4 address Kinematics of a Particle, and Kinematics of a Rigid Body, respectively.

Planar Motion of Rigid Bodies - Methods of Analysis is discussed in chapter 5 and is followed by an introduction to Forces and Force Systems. Chapter 7 addresses Inertia, Second Moment Vectors, Moments and Products of Inertia and Inertia Dynamics. The following three chapters discuss the Principles of Dynamics: Newton's Laws and d'Alembert's Principle; Principles of Impulse and Momentum, and an Introduction to Energy Methods.

Chapters 11 and 12 both address Generalized Dynamics, presenting Kinematics and Kinetics, and Kane's Equations and Lagrange's Equations. An Introduction to Vibrations is given in chapter 13, while chapters 14 and 15 discuss Stability and Balancing. The following four chapters address cams, gears, and introductions to multibody - and robot dynamics. The final chapter presents Applications with Biosystems, Human Body Dynamics.