Dynamics of the Rigid Solid with General Constraints by a Multibody Approach

Dynamics of the Rigid Solid with General Constraints by aMultibody Approach

Nicolae Pandrea and Nicolae Doru St nescu,University of Pite ti, Romania

The increasing complexity of mechanics problems means thatengineers and scientists have to look beyond traditionalapproaches, and must now use numerical methods to obtain solutions.New algorithms will continue to be developed in the coming years,enabling even more complex problems to be solved.

Dynamics of the Rigid Solid with General Constraints by aMultibody Approach considers both the holonomic andnon–holonomic constraints for the mechanics of the constrainedrigid body. It takes a multibody system approach, performscalculations in matrix form and covers the matrix of constraints indetail. Algorithms for the numerical calculations are provided forthe methods described and the theory is applied to solved numericalexamples. It begins with presenting the elements of mathematicalcalculation that will be used throughout the book, before moving onto cover dynamics and kinematics. Matrix differential equations ofmotion are then presented, and equilibrium and generalized forcesare discussed. Finally the motion of the solid rigid withconstraints at given proper points, proper curves and a boundingsurface is covered.

Key features:

Covers all types of general constraints applicable to the solidrigid Performs calculations in matrix form Provides algorithms for the numerical calculations for eachtype of constraint Includes solved numerical examples Accompanied by a website hosting programs
Dynamics of the Rigid Solid with General Constraints by aMultibody Approach is a comprehensive reference for researchersand engineers in mechanical engineering and other scientificfields, and is also a useful source of information for graduatestudents.